Ensuring a Collaborative, Transparent Planning Process for Future Development in D&G.

Following Member agreement at the Dumfries and Galloway Council Economy and Resources Committee (8 June 2023), we have published the 15th edition Development Plan Scheme (DPS). The Dumfries and Galloway Council DPS sets out the programme for preparing the next Local Development Plan (LDP3). The DPS is updated annually to let you know how the Plan is progressing and gives you more detail on the next stages.

In this edition of the Development Plan Scheme, based on public consultation, a revised Participation Statement and LDP3 timetable have been included that describe when and how the public can participate at the various stages. National planning reform has changed how the next plan (LDP3) will be prepared and how it will look. Here, in this edition of the DPS, we also provide information on those planning reforms.

Chair of the Dumfries and Galloway Council Economy and Resources Committee, Councillor Ian Carruthers, said: “In order to ensure transparency and accountability, this Development Plan Scheme provides a comprehensive overview, which outlines the various stages of the Local Development Plan 3 process and how and when you can participate. Including public consultation, review, and adoption of the plan, as well as monitoring and evaluation of the plan once it is in place. All stakeholders are encouraged to engage in the process to ensure that everyone’s views and opinions are taken into account. The ultimate goal is to create an effective, workable plan that meets local communities’ needs.”

Vice Chair, Councillor David Inglis, said: “The Development Plan Scheme establishes the framework for planning our LDP3, which informs future infrastructure and development investment and serves as the basis for decision-making on planning applications that are so critical to our region’s economic development. We believe that it is important that the Development Plan Scheme be periodically reviewed and updated in order to ensure that it reflects the needs and aspirations of the local community as well as taking into account regional and national policies.”

Development Plan Scheme 15th Edition can be viewed here:Development_Plan_Scheme_June_2023.pdf (dumgal.gov.uk)