Draft Town Centre Improvement Plans
Six draft Town Centre Improvement Plans, which aim to support the regeneration of town centres across Moray, were recently approved for public consultation by members of the Planning and Regulatory Services Committee.
We’re looking for your feedback on the draft plans prepared Aberlour, Buckie, Dufftown, Forres, Keith, and Lossiemouth. Regeneration will be supported by bringing vacant and derelict sites back into use, improving active travel connections, greening and other streetscape improvements to create vibrant; attractive; green; healthy, safer and inclusive town centres.
Each town has its own vision which is supported by a range of objectives such as:
- Improvements to the square in Aberlour to create an inclusive environment that is easy and safe for all abilities and ages to move around;
- The enhancement of Cluny Square in Buckie to create a pedestrian friendly space;
- Supporting the refurbishment of the Clock Tower in Dufftown;
- Supporting the refurbishment and regeneration of Forres Town Hall;
- Reinvigorating the esplanade in Lossiemouth by edesigning the open space to enhance accessibility, encourage active travel and create an attractive seafront;
- The enhancement of Reidhaven Square for people and civic use.
Consultation on the draft plans is being conducted virtually due to the ongoing pandemic and is open for submissions until 5pm on Monday 14 March 2022. Your feedback will help shape the development of town centres across Moray, so it’s important to get involved.
Following the consultation period, the feedback received will be reported back to the Planning and Regulatory Services Committee with the recommended changes to the draft plans. The draft plans, additional information and the online feedback form can be found on our website.