Time is running out for residents, businesses and organisations to help guide early work on East Dunbartonshire's next Local Development Plan.
A survey is live online until the end of January and drop-in events have been taking place in local communities since November.
An online public information session is being held from 5-6pm on Thursday 18 January. Please register in advance to receive a link by emailing development.plan@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
As well as the drop-in sessions which have been taking place across East Dunbartonshire, an in-person workshop is being held in Kirkintilloch Town Hall on Tuesday 23 January (1.30-3.30pm). It's an opportunity to engage on detailed evidence – potentially involving members of the public, key agencies, community organisations, business groups, landowners and the development industry. Email development.plan@eastdunbarton.gov.uk(link sends e-mail) for more info.
Consultation Survey
All feedback received will be used to help create an Evidence Report for the Council's Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3).
An LDP sets out a long-term vision for where development should and should not happen.
The Evidence Report will focus on the broad concepts which will shape the plan and not, at this stage, the merits of individual sites.
Key issues include:
- Biodiversity, natural places and trees
- Brownfield and vacant/derelict land
- Climate change, mitigation and adaptation
- Good design and places
- Flood risk and water management
- Housing (including affordable housing)
- Infrastructure and local neighbourhoods
- Retail and town centres
- Sustainable transport.
Visit the LDP3 webpage (link opens in new window) for information and to fill in the online survey. The closing date for responses/comments is 31 January 2024.
Thanks to all who are taking the time to fill in the survey, attend drop-in sessions and contact us directly.
"Please take part if you can. Your feedback will help to shape the new Local Development Plan – a vital document which will help to determine how land is used for years to come."
Postal correspondence can be sent to: Land Planning Policy, Southbank House, 1 Strathkelvin Place, Kirkintilloch G66 1XQ. You can also email development.plan@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Visit the LDP3 webpage and visit the FAQs webpage for more information.
The current Local Development Plan (LDP2) will remain in place until the new plan (LDP3) is fully approved (expected 2028).
