When to get involved
As a general rule, the sooner you get involved in the preparation of the development plan, the better. The earlier you can make your views known to us, the more chance you have of getting them reflected in the final plan.
What does this mean in practice?
All development plans go through a set of processes of preparation, involving a number of key stages (see 'Preparation Stages' in the Local Plans page). There are different things that you can do at each of the stages. Equally, the effectiveness of your involvement and your ability to influence the plan will vary from stage to stage, gradually diminishing as the plan gets nearer to completion.
However, it is important that you submit any comments on policies and proposals on the first deposit stage of the plan. No other opportunity exists for you to make objections to proposals and policies that remain unchanged at later stages.
If you are interested in participating in the development management process check the Perthshire Advertiser and the Courier, which may feature articles on planning issues in your area. You can also view and comment on planning applications by viewing planning applications online on this site.
