If you are a community body preparing or interested in a Local Place Plan (LPP), here is some useful information:
A Local Place Plan is a proposal by a community body about how land should be developed and used in their community. It allows communities to express their vision for the future appearance of their local areas. When a community produces an LPP, it actively participates in the planning process, as planning authorities must consider valid LPPs when preparing a local development plan.
Local Place Plans and the next Stirling Local Development Plan
Preparatory work for the third Local Development Plan (LDP3) is currently underway. To the development of LDP3, community bodies are invited to prepare LPPs, taking into account the following considerations:
- LPPs must be prepared in accordance with The Town and Country Planning (Local Place Plans) (Scotland) Regulations 2021. Additional guidance is available in Planning Circular 1/2022: Local Place Plans
- Finalised LPPs must be submitted to the Planning Authority for validation and registration by Wednesday 1 October 2025. LPPs submitted after this date may not be considered until the next Local Development Plan cycle.
How you can find out more or get help
Further information on the LPP process is available on the resource hub.
If your community is interested in preparing a Local place plan, or you just want to find out more, please email LDP@stirling.gov.uk.