Caithness Local Plan

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Development Briefs and Framework Plans

The Caithness Local Plan is a statutory document prepared by The Highland Council which guides decisions on planning applications in the Caithness Area.

The Caithness Local Plan was adopted in September 2002.

You can view the different sections of the Caithness Local Plan website by clicking the links below:

Existing Local Plan - adopted in September 2002;
Development Briefs and Framework Plans - non-statutory documents for specific sites, providing information and guidance to potential developers;
Development Plan Policy Guidance - provide more detailed guidance for Local Plans, development control, developers and the public on the interpretation of specific policies contained in the Highland Structure Plan.
Houses in Multiple Occupation - Draft Supplementary Planning Guidance
Open Space Supplementary Planning Guidance - provides guidance on both the design and provision of greenspace, sport and recreation facilities throughout the Highlands.

North Highland Onshore Visioning

The Highland Council has published a 10-point Action Plan which it is developing with key partners, to help plan for the growth of the marine renewable energy industry in North Highland. This work is mainly focussed on the onshore development that will be necessary in North Highland to enable and support wave, tidal and offshore wind power.

Please click here for more information.