Background to the Project:
The subject of future use of the site came to the attention of the community during the Community Action Plan Consultation (November 2021 – February 2022) and also when the “Auchterarder Lifetime Neighbourhood” consultation was held in April 2022 by Anderson Bell & Christie Architects.
The Community were, and still are, supportive of retaining this green space as an area for recreational use, being against the proposal to build new homes in this area, siting concerns about existing broader area infrastructure still lagging behind following growth of 25% in Auchterarder during past decade, concerns about the availability of green space in town and also concerns around safety of increased traffic in this location.
The Auchterarder and Aberuthven Community Action Plan (CAP) has Kincardine Park named as a specific action within Theme 4: Environment and a greener community PRIORITY 2 – Improve and expand community greenspaces and woodland areas as a reflection of the community views submitted during the consultation. The CAP reflects the views of interviews with 47 community groups, 751 survey responses, and 2 community futures open days. Auchterarder Community Council drafted a response to the proposal (attached in appendix) and the local councillors have stated their support for this area of land being retained as community green space.
Community Meeting November 24:
During a Community Meeting held on the 26th of November 2024, a presentation was shared detailing the progress made by ACSR Green Spaces and Community Action Plan Trustees in exploring the Community Asset Transfer process
“Community Asset Transfer is an established mechanism used to enable the community ownership and management of publicly owned land and buildings“
During the meeting, we were joined by PKC officers from Housing and Communities. Plans were shared detailing the desire to build 100 houses on the site in 2029/2030
Presentation made by A&A Connected
Whats Next?
Following the presentations, members of the community present, around 60 people, voted on the following options:
1. Do nothing
2. Proceed with the Community Asset Transfer Approach
3. Wait and engage with PKC regarding their proposal for the housing
A significant majority voted for option 2.
Since the meeting, a number of people have been in touch to confirm their interest in being part of the group taking this forward.
A working group have formed and are active in their efforts to retain this green space. If you’d like to be a part of the working group, you’re very welcome to attend meetings.
Information and links relating to Community Asset Transfers: External
PKC Community Asset Transfer Information – including a video explaining the concept
PKC Community Asset Transfer Toolkit – A toolkit to support community groups
Community Ownership Support Services – A Scottish Government Funded Support Service
Information Relating to the Kincardine Fields Project: Auchterarder generated
ACSR Green Spaces – Mood Board for the Site
Business Plan – click here
Community Action Plan Group Summary of the project – coming soon
Other Information:
Results of the Anderson Christie Bell Lifetime Neighbourhood Consultation
Friends of Kincardine Fields Facebook page – Like and follow this page for updates.
Autumn 25 Update: A Land Valuation has been carried out by DM Hall and the Kincardine Fields Working Group have been progressing matters. The group comprises about a dozen volunteers and if you’re interested in getting involved, please do get in touch with them either through the FB page or via the CAP email – aanda.cap@gmail.com
