Context and Strategic Direction
More detailed planning guidance will be set out in subsequent Guidance Notes. These will include: •
Design Guidance
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Construction Guidance
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Affordable Housing Guidance
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Archaeological Guidance
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Residential Redevelopment Guidance
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Transportation and Parking Guidance
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Sustainable Development Guidance
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Natural Environment Guidance
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Historic Environment Guidance
Strategic Environmental Assessment The Local Plan is also subject to Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA). This process considers the likely environmental consequences of the various policies and proposals. The detailed process and full findings of the SEA are set out in the Environment Report Stage 2 that accompanies this Local Plan. The ER also considers the environmental consequences of realistic alternatives to the stated policies and proposals. Strategic Direction The Council has set out a vision through the Corporate Development Plan 2008 -11, which in turn draws on the Community Plan developed to respond to the shared objectives of its key partners. The vision for East Dunbartonshire is that it will be an area for achievement, providing a safe, healthy and attractive environment. It will be an area that is confident and ambitious where learning and enterprise is nurtured and supported to develop opportunities for all. The Council has set out a number of objectives to meet this vision, including creating safe, sustainable and attractive communities and investing in improvement. These objectives and vision are reflected in the Strategic Direction of this Plan.
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