Economic and Social Factors (Issue)

Inventory Topic Area: RECREATION

Subject: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL FACTORS

Management issues:

The Working Party do not wish to over-emphasise the conflicts which can occur and the fact that large numbers of visitors come to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs is much to be welcomed. Recreation opportunities and the tourism associated with them contribute to the economic well-being of the area but, particularly at times of peak visitor pressure, there can be an element of intrusiveness which is not always conducive to harmony between the resident and visiting populations or those who earn their living from visitors and those who do not. That said, the quantity of visitors allows the provision of leisure and recreational facilities which it would be more difficult to justify in terms of the local population alone. There is, however, a delicate balance to be struck between the level of activity which sustains and enhances, and that which has the potential to disrupt. It reinforces our view of the need to recognise the existence of capacity constraints, and to work positively to the benefit of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs area within those limits.

Key words: Population; Recreation faciltities; Tourism; Visitors; Strategic plans; Development and local plans

Location: Loch Lomond and Trossachs area

Principle organisations: Argyll & Bute Council - Planning, Development & Tourism

Scottish Office - Library

Planning Exchange

Local contacts: None

Information:

Airfield Safegurading Zones

CAA Safeguarding Zones

Comments on Planning and Listed Building Consent Applications

Development Study of Loch Lomond Park

Dumbarton District Local Plan 2: Final Plan and Addendum to Final Plan