NPF2 Action Programme – Action 66

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Action

Develop the role of Inverness as the Highland capital.

NPF2 Paragraph Reference

212, 223, Map 9

Contribution to NPF Strategy

  • Support strong, sustainable growth for the benefit of all parts of Scotland.
  • Support the development of Scotland's cities as key drivers of the economy.
  • Supports sustainable growth in the rural economy.
Milestones

2009-2010 - Reflect 'Inverness City Vision' into the Highland-wide local development plans and associated action programmes, partners' plans and programmes and development management decisions.

Lead Partner(s)/Delivery Bodies

Highland Council
Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd, community planning partners.
ProgressHighland Council is working with Architecture + Design Scotland to prepare a new City Vision for Inverness. A city centre development brief is being prepared. The Highland Council is working with Transport Scotland, Historic Scotland, SNH and SEPA to conduct a transport study and associated planning framework for a preferred route for the west link.

Page updated: Tuesday, July 05, 2011