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 Kilmarnock Development Framework which forms part of the Local Development Plan 2.
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.
Kilmarnock development framework
The development of Kilmarnock Town Centre and South Central Kilmarnock has been a key consideration from the earliest stages in the creation of the Plan.
During the Main Issues Report (PDF 67.89Mb) consultation period, a number of representations were submitted on issues relating to Kilmarnock Town Centre, South Central Kilmarnock and flooding. Flooding has been a longstanding problem in East Ayrshire. Recent flood mapping shows that much of central Kilmarnock is liable to flood inundation.
We have worked with the Key Agencies Group (KAG), the community and consultants in order to research potential land use solutions and consultants Ryden and Austin Smith: Lord have produced the Kilmarnock Town Centre and South Central Kilmarnock Development Framework (PDF 10.49Mb).
This document is intended eventually to be, or form part of supplementary guidance which supports the Spatial Strategy of the Proposed Plan and comprises of:
- an illustrated development framework
- a placemaking plan
- a draft list of potential land use actions
This document, which combines the findings of previous strategies, provides a launchpad for further action. This document is open for consultation alongside the Plan. We are keen to find out what actions you think we should prioritise.
Consultation
The consultation was open from Monday 23 May 2022 until 4pm on Friday 22 July 2022.
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