Masterplan threat to home owners

The Trump Organisation has lodged a proposed Masterplan for the Meniedevelopment with Aberdeenshire Council.

Commenting Cllr Debra Storr said "I raised several issues relating to the draft Masterplan with Gareth Hoskins Associates last September but have not yet had the courtesy of an acknowledgement let alone a reply. Masterplanning is supposed to be a serious exercise and by all the guidance should involve not just Council Planners and statutory consultees but also the public.  This continual arrogant attitude is one reason why I remain sceptical about any promises made by the Trump Organisation."

Sue Edwards added "If the Masterplan includes areas of land not owned by Trump it is not deliverable and therefore not competent, unless Trump is also asking for Compulsory Purchase Orders to be used."

She continued "Recent government guidance on the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders in England would rule out the use ofcompulsory purchase against the families at Menie.  It would be shameful if the interpretation of the rules in Scotland supported the clearances of families to the benefit of a rich American."

Note

Guidance referred to is Department for Communities and Local Government, Guidance related to procedures for compulsory acquisition http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/guidancecompulsoryacquisit.pdf