What happens next
Now that the consultation period has ended, we will consider all the representations that are received and decide if it wishes to amend the Plan as a consequence. If no significant changes are proposed, a summary of all unresolved representations will be prepared and submitted to the Scottish Ministers.
Please note that we do not respond to representations individually, but set out our response through the Examination process as required under the legislation.
The Scottish Ministers will then appoint a Reporter to hold an Examination to consider these representations and the Reporter will provide recommendations to the Council on changes that should be made to the Plan. We are largely bound to take on board these recommendations before proceeding to adopt the Plan.
Once adopted, the East Ayrshire Local Development Plan 2 will supersede the East Ayrshire Local Development Plan (2017) and the East Ayrshire Minerals Local Development Plan (2020) to form the Development Plan for East Ayrshire.
It is anticipated that the examination will commence in late 2022 and last around nine months.
The Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) has now been published for consultation which is open from Monday 23 May 2022 until 4pm on Friday 22 July 2022.
It gives every resident, business and organisation the opportunity to have an input into the future of development and planning decisions in East Ayrshire. This consultation includes the Stewarton Development Framework which forms part of LDP2.
This is a plan which looks at the whole area and outlines whether or not specific areas are suitable for future development, what types of development they are suitable for, and how this will affect the future environment, infrastructure and economic wellbeing of these areas.
Developer contributions guidance
The purpose of the supplementary guidance is to provide further detailed information in respect of the developer contributions policy in LDP2: INF4.
The guidance sets out that developer contributions will be sought for the following, in line with Planning Circular 3/2012: Planning Obligations and Good Neighbour Agreements:
- Education Services and Facilities
- Transport Infrastructure
- Healthcare Services and Facilities
- Community Facilities
- Public Realm
The guidance promotes an infrastructure first approach to development in line with Draft National Planning Framework 4 and the PLDP2 supporting the provision of infrastructure, services and facilities that are necessary to create liveable and sustainable places.
Developer Contributions Supplementary Guidance (PDF 1.10Mb)
Consultation
The consultation was open from Friday 10 June 2022 until 4pm on Friday 22 July 2022.
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