Local Development Plans News Today

East Ayrshire Council has agreed the next steps in creating its Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3), which will eventually supersede the current Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) that was approved in March.

The proposal which had been floated by the Taoiseach in recent weeks was ruled out in a letter to public representatives in Louth that was issued Saturday afternoon

The Scottish Government is seeking views on three consultations looking to improve the resilience and flexibility of the planning system.

Two planning applications are set to test whether development on York’s green belt is acceptable – one to expand a growing business, another to…

A comprehensive survey into the housing needs of the population has found that more than a quarter (28%) of households in Scotland do not live in accommodation that adequately meets their needs.

A comprehensive survey into the housing needs of the population has found that more than a quarter (28%) of households in Scotland do not live in accommodation that adequately meets their needs.

We are waist-high in thistles and nettles when we see them: two deer, their heads bobbing, and golden against the autumn sky. They are our reward…

The Scottish Government has published a portfolio of examples of graphic and visual communication from existing Local Development Plans (LDPs) following feedback from practitioners.

Jimmy Black reflects on recent criticism of Scotland's planning system and outlines an interesting legal case which involves NPF4 and West Lothian's Local Development Plan.

Campaigners have been left aghast fight against a windfarm development was lost - just after they believed they had secured victory in having it…