We have started work on the third Stirling Local Development Plan. We expect to adopt this in 2027/28.
How we are developing the new Local Development Plan
Our Development Plan Scheme was updated in September 2024. This explains:
- how we will review the current Stirling Local Development Plan
- how we will prepare the next Stirling Local Development Plan
- how and when key milestones in the process will be completed
- when, how and with whom engagement will take place
Furthermore, we have prepared Place Profiles as a resource for communities. The Place Profiles will support the preparation of the new LDP, used to demonstrate a "place based approach" to development planning, and help community members to understand how Development Planning influences their area. Community members are welcome to provide feedback and suggestions for Place Profiles. Further details are available on the following webpage:
Timeline
In line with the adopted Development Plan scheme:
- we have carried out early consultation and engagement to inform the preparation of an Evidence Report between August 2023 and October 2024
- we will publish the Evidence Report during January/February 2025 (this has changed from December 2024)
- we will prepare and publish a proposed Local Development Plan in 2026
- we plan to adopt and publish to new Local Development Plan in 2027
Evidence Report
What we are currently doing
We are currently preparing an Evidence Report, which is the first stage in the preparation of LDP3. A key part of the Evidence Report process gather information from early consultation and engagement, and use the information gathered to establish what to plan for before the Proposed Local Development Plan identifies the specific locations where new development should take place.
Progress to Date
"Have a Say in the Future of Your Place" survey consultation (2023)
Between August and October 2023, we carried out a public consultation called "Have a Say in the Future of Your Place". We invited people to share their views on the issues and challenges relating to the areas where they live, work, or spend their time, as well as to highlight priorities for consideration in the preparation of LDP3.
The feedback from the consultation has been presented in the following reports:
- " Have a Say in the Future of Your Place" Consultation Feedback Report (April 2024)
- Housing Analysis Report (April 2024)
"Shaping Stirling's Next Local Development Plan" survey consultation (2024)
Between April and June 2024, we carried out a second survey-based consultation which gathered views on what should be included in the Evidence Report.
Views were also collected to build up an evidence base for important policy areas concerning Housing, Local Living, and Heritage and open space.
The feedback is presented in "Shaping Stirling's Next Local Development Plan - Consultation Feedback Report, November 2024."
Accessible formats can be requested by emailing LDP@stirling.gov.uk or via
phone on 01786 233660.
What Happens Next?
We will be presenting our Evidence Report to a meeting of Stirling Council in January/February 2025 for approval. If approved, we will submit the report to Scottish Ministers for a Gate Check Review. The Gate Check will involve a Scottish Government Reporter checking that the evidence is sufficient to provide a sound basis for preparing the Proposed Plan. The Reporter will then either inform the Council that the report is sufficient, allowing it to proceed to the preparation of the Proposed Plan, or reject the report on grounds of insufficient evidence. In the latter case, the Council would be required to make the necessary revisions and resubmit to Scottish Ministers. We expect to receive a decision within 12 weeks of submission.
Subject to permission from Scottish Ministers to proceed with the Proposed Plan, we plan to launch a ‘Call for Sites and Ideas’ consultation in May/June 2025. This will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to propose sites for potential inclusion in the Proposed Plan and share ideas to help shape its spatial strategy and associated policies.