Development plan - current
The development plan is made up of two parts - the Structure
Plan and the Local Plan. Between them they show how much
development may take place, where it will take place and where it
is unlikely to be allowed. The Structure Plan together with the
Local Plan is used by us for making decisions on development
proposals and should be used by you before you make or comment on a
planning application.
How do the plans fit together?
The Structure Plan covers a wide range of issues such as
housing, transport, employment, shopping, recreation, conserving
and protecting wildlife and the countryside. The Plan takes a
long-term view of development, considering how much and broadly
where it should go. After we have consulted with you and
organisations, we submit the Structure Plan to the
Scottish Government for approval.
The Structure Plan provides -
- Strategic land-use framework at the regional level
- Policy context for the Local Plans within Perth &
Kinross
- Framework for investment (both public and private)
- Basis for decision-making
- Complete and consistent consideration of the environment
- A twenty year time span, reviewed after the first five
years
- Policies and proposals approved by the Scottish Ministers
The Structure Plan consists of a Written Statement and a Key
Diagram (a schematic diagram which does not identify specific sites
- the Local Plan does that).
Local Plans are for smaller areas and we currently have six in
Perth & Kinross. Each plan sets out detailed policies and
proposals to guide development. You should use the Local Plan when
you want to make a planning application or comment on a planning
application.
We consult widely on the content of a local plan when we are
preparing it. After considering all views and objections and making
any changes, we will adopt the local plan. The Local Plan must be
in line with the approved Structure
Plan.
Local Plans are
- Obviously more local and cover a smaller area than the
Structure Plan
- Detailed and site specific
- Reviewed every 5 years
- Adopted by us as planning authority
The Local Plan consists of a Written Statement and a Proposal
Map (a site-specific map on an Ordnance Survey base).
How important is the Development Plan?
The policies contained in these plans affect your life everyday.
Getting involved in plan preparation gives you a say in the future
of your community and environment. Your opinions at this stage can
be more effective than trying to influence decisions over planning
applications later. This is because planning applications must be
decided in accordance with the Development Plan (unless material
considerations indicate otherwise).
Where can I get access to my Development Plan?
- You can see the Structure Plan and Local Plan at Pullar House
and other Council office and your local library
- We sell copies of the Structure and Local Plans both in printed
form and on CD
- We supply Community Councils with at least one free copy
of the Development Plan
- Copies of the Structure and Local Plans may also be available
for viewing and downloading from this web site Perth & Kinross
Development Plan Update
provides an up-to-date overview of Structure and Local Plan
coverage, and progress in preparation of new and replacement
plans.
What is the future of Development Plans?
The Scottish Government is altering the development planning
structure. The current two tier system of Structure and
Local Plans across the country is being replaced with a system of
single tier Local Development Plans in most areas while retaining a
streamlined two tier format in the four main city regions around
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee.
Existing development plans will remain in force until replaced
by the new plans.
