What is a Local Place Plan?
A Local Place Plan (LPP) is a community-led plan which allows community bodies to propose ideas and priorities for the development and use of land in their local area.
These plans are intended to:
- reflect local aspirations
- influence the Local Development Plan (LDP) prepared by planning authorities
- support community-led regeneration and place-making
Key features of Local Place Plans include:
- Prepared and submitted by a community body: This can be a Community Council or a community-controlled body, as defined by the Community Empowerment Act 2015.
- Focus on development and/or use of land: LPPs must include proposals related to the development and/or use of land, such as housing, green spaces, infrastructure, or local amenities.
- Influence on Local Development Plans: Once registered with the local planning authority, LPPs must be considered during the preparation of the LDP.
- Collaborative and Inclusive: They encourage meaningful engagement with local people, public bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure diverse voices shape the future of their communities.
- Support for national and local outcomes: LPPs can align with broader goals like climate resilience, tackling inequalities, and promoting sustainable growth. LPPs must have regard to the LDP for the LPP area, National Planning Framework 4 and, if applicable, any relevant locality plans.
Legislation
LPPs were introduced by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, supported by the Town and Country Planning (Local Place Plans) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 which came into force on 22 January 2022.
The Planning Circular 1/2022: Local Place Plans provides guidance on the legislative requirements for the preparation, submission and registration of LPPs and matters not explicitly required by legislation.