en.Wedoany.com Reported - Moray has launched a public consultation following the granting of planning permission for the Hillside Farm Masterplan in Dufftown. The plan aims to build a new community, boost local economic growth, create new accessible green spaces, address the climate emergency, and alleviate fuel poverty by providing homes with sustainable heating.

The project is based on a housing needs report completed by the Dufftown and District Community Association (DDCA), which identified a local demand for affordable housing. The £7.5 million Housing Delivery Project under the Moray Growth Deal, co-funded by Moray Council and the Scottish Government, has financed the preparation of the masterplan for the site.

The public consultation period runs until July 22, with an in-person consultation event scheduled for June 11 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Dufftown Library. Katie Munro, an architect at Collective Architecture, stated that the masterplan was developed through a collaborative process between the DDCA and the local community, and the current proposals reflect constructive feedback received during earlier consultations. Marc Macrae, Chair of Moray Council's Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee, described the planning permission as a significant milestone for the masterplan. Fraser McGill, Chair of the DDCA, noted that the report highlighted the need for affordable housing and that the consultation is a valuable opportunity for the public to share their views.

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