LDP Evidence Report Biodiversity and Nature Crisis

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This survey has now closed, 

The finalised Topic paper and  the results of the consultation can be seen under the Topic Paper banner.

This survey has been prepared to assist with the formulation of the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan Evidence Report.

This questionnaire focuses on questions associated with the Biodiversity and Nature Crisis Topic Paper.

The Scotish Government has confirmed to us in National Planning Framework 4 that the Nature Crisis is a key and overarching theme that the planning system requires to consider and help adress. This goes far beyond simply protecting sites known to be rich in biodiversity, to giving consideration to the nature all around us, every day. NPF4 policy 3 aims to protect biodiversity, reverse biodiversity loss, deliver positive effects from development and strength nature network .

Biodiversity is an essential environmental, social, and economic asset, its protection and enhancement of has wide ranging positive impacts. Biodiversity provides nature-based solutions essential in addressing the climate crisis, and incorporating nature positive design provides attractive natural places which benefit public health and provide opportunities for recreation and play. 

The focus of this paper is to identify key elements of renewal, restoration, and regeneration where the LDP spatial strategy and site selection criteria to be used for help us identifying where to build and so help in recovering from the nature crisis


Due to the cross-cutting nature of this topic it is likely that this paper will be of particular interest to all communities within Aberdeenshire, and developers and landowners who may wish to consider development. 

If there are matters that you do not agree with, then these are termed as "disputes". While most disputes made will be resolvable by modification of the topic paper, some will persist. If you make a dispute to this paper, and we cannot agree a solution then the dispute will be referred to a Reporter in the Scottish Government Directorate of Planning and Environmental Appeals in the Spring of 2025.

Please think carefully about registering a dispute, as you may be asked to provide more information to support your position at the Gate check Examination.


It will require you to be a registered user and may ask for some personal details to assist us with understanding the points that you are making. Please see our Privacy Statement for more information.

WHILE WE DO NOT INTEND TO PUBLISH THE INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSION MADE, THEY WILL BECOME PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORD. ALL UNRESOLVED DISPUTES WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THE INTERNET AS PART OF THE GATECHECK EXAMINATION. 

This survey has now closed, 

The finalised Topic paper and  the results of the consultation can be seen under the Topic Paper banner.

This survey has been prepared to assist with the formulation of the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan Evidence Report.

This questionnaire focuses on questions associated with the Biodiversity and Nature Crisis Topic Paper.

The Scotish Government has confirmed to us in National Planning Framework 4 that the Nature Crisis is a key and overarching theme that the planning system requires to consider and help adress. This goes far beyond simply protecting sites known to be rich in biodiversity, to giving consideration to the nature all around us, every day. NPF4 policy 3 aims to protect biodiversity, reverse biodiversity loss, deliver positive effects from development and strength nature network .

Biodiversity is an essential environmental, social, and economic asset, its protection and enhancement of has wide ranging positive impacts. Biodiversity provides nature-based solutions essential in addressing the climate crisis, and incorporating nature positive design provides attractive natural places which benefit public health and provide opportunities for recreation and play. 

The focus of this paper is to identify key elements of renewal, restoration, and regeneration where the LDP spatial strategy and site selection criteria to be used for help us identifying where to build and so help in recovering from the nature crisis


Due to the cross-cutting nature of this topic it is likely that this paper will be of particular interest to all communities within Aberdeenshire, and developers and landowners who may wish to consider development. 

If there are matters that you do not agree with, then these are termed as "disputes". While most disputes made will be resolvable by modification of the topic paper, some will persist. If you make a dispute to this paper, and we cannot agree a solution then the dispute will be referred to a Reporter in the Scottish Government Directorate of Planning and Environmental Appeals in the Spring of 2025.

Please think carefully about registering a dispute, as you may be asked to provide more information to support your position at the Gate check Examination.


It will require you to be a registered user and may ask for some personal details to assist us with understanding the points that you are making. Please see our Privacy Statement for more information.

WHILE WE DO NOT INTEND TO PUBLISH THE INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSION MADE, THEY WILL BECOME PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORD. ALL UNRESOLVED DISPUTES WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THE INTERNET AS PART OF THE GATECHECK EXAMINATION. 

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Biodiversity and Nature Crisis

    This Topic Paper provides details on the information sources we have used in our assessment of "Biodiversity and Nature Crisis" across Aberdeenshire and provides interim conclusions that should be taken forward in the Spatial Strategy and site selection process for the forthcoming Local Development Plan 2029.

    It does not consider site-specific biodiversity issues (which are the subject of a separate Topic Paper "Natural Places) and the conservation and enhancement of ndesignated nature conservation sites.

    It considers, and asks for your views, on six  general topics:

    1. Ancient and Native woodland 

    2. Freshwater - Rivers and wetlands 

    3. Lowland Raised bogs 

    4. Wintering waterfowl and wader populations 

    5. Species rich grassland 

    6. Coastal Habitats 

    7. Invasive non-native species 

    While considering these issues it would probably be appropriate to refer to the content of the Topic Paper.

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