The document summarizes the process for developing a new Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan. It outlines the national, regional, and local planning context. The objectives and timetable for preparing the new plan through various stages including a Main Issues Report are provided. Key issues covered in the report like settlement strategy, main policy changes, and site development options are highlighted. The response deadline for public comments on the Main Issues Report is given as July 6, 2009.

1. Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2009 Responding to the Main Issues Report.

4. Regional Context – The Finalised Structure Plan

7. What is the timetable for preparing the new plan? Jan -October 2008 Oct.- Feb 2009 May 2009 February 2010 May 2010 March 2011 Policy review Identification of sites Main issues report Representations Proposed Plan Objections Local Inquiry Development Plan Scheme

10. Settlement Strategy

12. Settlement options