Findhorn village Local Place Plan: A Vision for Findhorn 2035

Moray Council is in the process of preparing its Local Development Plan (LDP) for the next ten years, which will ‘set out a place based approach for the whole of Moray.’ As part of this, local communities, led by a constituted body, can submit a Local Place Plan (LPP), which must be ’taken into account’ by the local planning authority in its LDP preparation in line with Scottish Government legislation, including National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).

During 2024 The Findhorn Village Conservation Company (TFVCC) commissioned Collective Architecture to facilitate the development of a Local Place Plan (LPP) for Findhorn Village. The plan was developed through engagement with residents, organisations, businesses and stakeholders in and around Findhorn Village.

The Plan outlines the key priorities for our Village and environs going forward. These have been illustrated with annotated spatial plans and a clearly defined Action Plan. The priorities focus on how we can build resilience and sustainability for our community and its future needs. These range from affordable housing provision and travel opportunities to low carbon energy production and ecological protection measures.

We’d like to thank everyone who gave their time, ideas and energy towards the development of this plan and strategy.

We are committed to continue the good work completed to date and working collaboratively with you, and our local partners, to progress the next steps for our collective future.

The draft plan has now been submitted to Moray Council for consideration. We look forward to liaising with Moray Council and partners on the next steps for our Local Place Plan and integrating our key priorities into the forthcoming Moray Local Development Plan.