Aberdeen Planning guidance and technical advice

On 19 June 2023 all Supplementary Guidance associated with the Aberdeen Local Development Plan 2017 no longer form part of the Development Plan. The following documents are for archive purposes only and will not be used in the determination of planning applications.

Many of the PDFs on this page are large files and will take time to open.

• Introduction to SGs

• The Repair and Replacement of Windows and Doors
• Shops and Signs
• Big Buildings
• Stonecleaning
• Temporary Buildings
• Landscape
• Energetica

• Householder Development Guide
• The Sub-division and Redevelopment of Residential Curtilages
• Conversion of Buildings in the Countryside

• Hierarchy of Centres
• Union Street Frontages
• Harmony of Uses
• Serviced Apartments
• Children's Nurseries

• Planning Obligations
• Affordable Housing
• Gypsy/Traveller Sites

• Transport and Accessibility
• Air Quality
• Noise

• Natural Heritage
• Trees and Woodlands
• Flooding, Drainage and Water Quality
• Green Space Network and Open Space

• Resources for New Development
• Wind Turbine Developments

• Bay of Nigg Development Framework
• Bridge of Don AECC Development Framework
• Countesswells Development Framework & Phase 1 Masterplan - Part 1
• Countesswells Development Framework & Phase 1 Masterplan - Part 2
• Dubford Development Framework
• Friarsfield Development Framework
• Former Davidson's Mill Development Framework & Masterplan
• Grandhome Development Framework - Part 1
• Grandhome Development Framework - Part 2
• Loirston Development Framework APG
• Maidencraig Masterplan
• Newhills Development Framework
• Oldfold Development Framework & Masterplan
• Persley Den / Woodside Masterplan
• Prime Four Business Park Development Framework May 2022
• Rowett North AECC Development Framework
• Stoneywood Development Framework & Masterplan
• West Huxterstone Masterplan

The following local planning advice and technical advice notes were developed prior to the adoption of the Aberdeen Local Development Plan 2017. The documents are valid and are material considerations. 

• Aberdeen Harbour Development Framework
• Balgownie Centre, Bridge of Don Planning Brief
• Bon Accord Baths
• Broadford Works Design Brief
• Conservation Areas for Conservation Character Appraisals and Management Plan
• Denburn Valley Planning Brief
• Fire Station Site, North Anderson Drive Planning Brief
• Hillhead Campus Planning Brief
• Murcar Development Framework
• Pinewood Hazledene Planning Brief
• River Don Corridor Framework
• Robert Gordon University City Centre Campus Planning Brief
• Station Gateway Development Brief
• St Peters Nursery Site Redevelopment Brief

• Greenferns Development Framework

• Aberdeen Masterplanning Process
• Design Review Panel
• Repair and Reinstatement of cast iron railings
• Retail Impact Assessments
• Natural Heritage
• Student Accommodation TAN
• Development Along Lanes
• Materials: external building materials and their use in Aberdeen
• Aberdeen Airport TAN

The four maps below are associated with the Aberdeen Airport TAN and should be read in conjunction with the TAN.
Please note these are large pdf files and may take time to download.

• Map A Public Safety Zone North
• Map B Public Safety Zone South
• Map C Noise Contours (2006)  
• Map D Aberdeen Airport Safeguarding

Information related to the Screening, Scoping and Assessment of supplementary guidance is available here:

• Environmental Report