The stages involved in the preparation of Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3) are set out below.
For up-to-date information on the progress of LDP3 please visit Engagement East Ayrshire: LDP3.
Early engagement
We are engaging with the public to gather views on East Ayrshire’s local places. This will help to evidence the issues that should be addressed in the LDP3.
Evidence report
We must prepare an Evidence Report which must show that it has sufficient information and evidence to prepare the LDP3.
The report will therefore summarise the key factual information relevant to the preparation of a deliverable, place-based and people-focused LDP3. This will include a summary of public views, gathered through the early engagement process.
We will prepare a series of topic papers on a range of planning-related themes, such as biodiversity, town centres, and renewable energy. The topic papers will set out the evidence that will be used as background to develop the LDP3.
Feedback will be invited on the evidence presented within these papers, to identify any potential gaps in the information provided.
Gate check
The Evidence Report will be submitted to the Scottish Government for assessment.
If the evidence is found to be sufficient, we will proceed to work on a Proposed Plan. If there is not enough detail in the report, the Council will be asked to revise it for re-submission.
Proposed plan and ‘Call for ideas’
We will proceed with developing a draft LDP3 (the Proposed Plan).
Part of this work will involve a 'Call for Ideas', an informal part of the process where anyone can suggest matters that they think should be included in the Plan. This includes, but is not limited to, sites that people think should be allocated for a specific purpose.
Consultation on the proposed LDP3
The Proposed Plan will be published for public consultation.
Examination of the proposed plan
The Proposed LDP3 will be submitted to the Scottish Government for Examination.
Revision of LDP3 following examination
The outcome of the Examination will be considered and the Proposed LDP3 will be revised accordingly.
Adoption of LDP3
When LDP3 has been finalised and approved, it will be adopted as the Local Development Plan, replacing Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2).