Deadline for comments - Monday May 2nd (Midday) 

Get comments in now on the evidence presented in the Highland Local Development Plan

We urge you to challenge the 'evidence' regarding the Caithness Area Profile that is presented as part of the Highland Local Development Plan (HLDP). This is a very extensive document and there are other sections on which you might want to comment.  Our aim here is simply to focus on their failure to appropriately recognise the known and widespread opposition to energy sector developments in Caithness. There are also concerns regarding their treatment of the topic of rural residents.

Here is our basic guide

1. Go to the home page of the current HLDP consultation

2. Read the section below 'Get Started' for a briefing on what this is all about

3. Select the 'Area profiles' item at the right and then the link to 'Caithness' on the next page

4. You should now be at the Area profile for Caithness. Scroll through the area profile and at the end of the section you will find the feedback Question  23 where selecting ADD COMMENT will start the process.

Our view is that "No" the Caithness Area Profile is not sufficient and appropriate. The extent and strength of feeling on matters relating to opposition to further energy developments is inadequately represented.  Evidence includes the numerous opposition campaign groups throughout Caithness, the extensive reporting of such feeling in the local press,  large numbers of Planning objection statements from individuals and objection statements from Community Councils.  For many rural residents proposed energy developments are affecting their basic quality of life.

You might wish to write much more or address other sections of the HLDP but we have confined our attention to this alone.  We have an example of a more extensive response.   You can make more than one submission if you think of other issues at a later time.  If you have  identified other items where you would like us to encourage further comment please get in touch.

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