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Study report by Smith I Scott I Mullan I Associates

introducion
The Community Cconsultaion process for this project involved three specific phases as follows:

  • Initial introductory meeting
  • Information gathering meetings with specific groups
  • Community consultation workshop

List of propossed Enhancement (page 1 of 4)

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statement by
Cllr. Morag Munro

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List of Initial Priorities

Location
Objective
Proposal
1.main road adjacent to Caberfeidh House
Remove negative image portrayed by unsighlty buildings
.maintane existing building
.improve visual quality of building
.form enclosure to external area to front of building
.in long term ideally building will be demolished and replaced
2.various
Remove negative image portrayed by unsightly buildings
Demolish buildings and clear sites
3.Throughout village
remove unsighlty influence of abandoned rubbish and litter
.Establish a zero tolerance to dumping which commences after a comprehensive rubbish removal exercise of both public and private areas
.Establish a consistant location for temporary skips within port area, and a method for advising public when skips are available
4.Various
improve visual quality of existing built environment
.Encourage ownersof buildings to maintain external envelope, particularly where painted
5.Various
improve coherence and quality of street scene
.Produce a design guide for the village
6.N/A
improve community awareness and view of Council proposals for area
.hold regular open meetings with community to advise and update them on proposals
7.N/A
Provide high quality affordable local produce for locas and visitors
.set up food co-operative
.Make arrangements with localbusinesses to join co-operative and promote local goods
.If a permenant base is achievable this should be located at An Clachan
8.Ferry Road
Highlight specific quality of existing group of houses along Ferry Road
.Define gruop of houses as a conservation area or other appropriate planning status.
.As part of design guide for village refer specifically to acceptable alteration/colours etc for external of buildings
.Encourage owners accordingly
9.Village entrance
Village Centre
Port Entrance
create scense of arrival
highlight 3 key areas
.Design and construct a series of 3 feature sculptures. they will ideally have a strong vertical emphasis and act as a visual landmark linking the three areas
10.Near new road
Highlight aspects of local heritage. provide visitor attraction
Refurbish existing black house as a low maintenance visitor attraction.
11.Area of water known locally as 'Mill Pool'
Establish a new local point within Leverburgh around which community activity and development can take place
create a central area of water basses passive informal recreation, providing a bankside footpath/access, interpretative facilities, picnic benches, seating. The aim is to increase wildlife especially waterfowl habitats with appropriate planting, so developing the full potential of the area
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