Local Place Plans are a new type of plan introduced by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. These new plans mean communities and the Council can truly collaborate on how Edinburgh develops in future as the Council must consider registered Local Place Plans when preparing City Plan 2040, the next local development plan.
Through a Local Place Plan, community groups and their members can highlight what matters in their area:
• which buildings, spaces and places are important
• what does and does not work well in your area
• the aspirations for your community.
These plans must be led by any properly constituted community group or organisation. Examples of such groups are community councils, residents’ associations, Friends of Edinburgh greenspace groups or groups that represent particular people or interests like retailer or business associations.
The Local Place Plan is a chance for you to shape the future of your place by creating a plan that addresses your needs or concerns.
