The Local Development Plan (LDP) is a land use document that indicates where certain types of development should, and should not, happen. It sets out a long term vision for growth, identifying land and infrastructure to deliver new homes and for businesses to locate and expand. It provides the policy framework for determining planning applications
North Ayrshire Council are progressing work for a new Local Development Plan (LDP2) for North Ayrshire, which is intended to be adopted in 2019.
This consultation will commence on 30 April. All background documents will be available from that date at https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/planning-and-building-standards/ldp/ldp2.aspx. The consultation will close on 29 June 2018.
Commenting on the Proposed LDP
During the consultation period you can submit your comments to us relating to any part of the Proposed LDP. We have a form (available in word and pdf formats) to assist you making comments to the Proposed LDP, and a guidance note on how to comment on the Proposed LDP. Comments can be submitted using our SurveyMonkey or by emailing ldp@north-ayrshire.gov.uk. We will also accept handwritten comments from members of the public.
How we will handle your comment
Please note that in order to consider your comments as a competent representation, you need to include in your representation your name and address to meet development plan regulations. It is likely we will have to summarise your comments and submit a summary, as well as a copy of your original representation, to the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government will determine whether the LDP should be changed as a result of your representation, and may need to contact you in this regard. In any case, we will contact you when the Scottish Government has concluded its assessment of the LDP and advise you of the outcome. It is expected that the LDP will be adopted by early summer 2019.
Mailing List
To receive news about the LDP2 and consultation events, email us your name, email address, and details of your interest.
Please note: key agencies and community councils do not need to register contact details as we will contact you anyway.
Drop In Events
Drop in events are being held across North Ayrshire as detailed below.
NORTH COAST AND CUMBRAES
Tuesday 15th May in Fairlie Village Hall from 2 – 5pm
Thursday 17th May in Largs Library from 10am – 1pm
Thursday 24th May in West Kilbride, Village Hall from 3pm – 8pm
Tuesday 5th June in Garrison House, Millport from 3 – 7.30 pm
THREE TOWNS
Wednesday 16th May in Saltcoats Town Hall from 6 – 8:30pm
Thursday 31st May in Stevenston Library from 2 – 5pm
GARNOCK VALLEY
Thursday 17th May in Beith Library from 2 – 5pm
Wednesday 30th May in Bridgend Community Centre from 6 – 8:30pm
Tuesday 12th June in Rosearden Hall, Dalry from 6-8pm
ARRAN
Tuesday 22nd May in Ormidale Pavillion, Brodick from 10am – 4pm
IRVINE
Wednesday 23rd May The Portal, Irvine from 10am – 4pm
KILWINNING
Tuesday 29th May in Kilwinning Bowling Club, Kilwinning from 6 – 8pm
If you would like to speak to a member of the Planning team, please email ldp@north-ayrshire.gov.uk or telephone 01294 310000.
CONSULTATION UPDATE
Following the close of the consultation on Local Development Plan 2 in June 2018, representations seeking a change to the proposed local development plan were considered at an examination undertaken by the Scottish Ministers.
On 10 July 2019, Scottish Ministers issued their examination report on the Proposed Local Development Plan, which set out conclusions on these. It also recommended a series of modifications.
On 17 September 2019, North Ayrshire Council’s Local Development Plan Committee approved modifications to the Proposed Local Development Plan and agreed to submission of the modified Plan to Scottish Ministers for adoption.
The Proposed Local Development Plan has been modified in line with the recommendations made by Scottish Ministers. The Local Development Plan was adopted by North Ayrshire Council on 28 November 2019.
The adopted Local Development Plan and information relating to the various stages of its preparation, including consultation, can be found at https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/ldp
The Main Issues Report and Interim Environmental Report – Additional Sites consultation was an earlier stage in the same process of preparing LDP. Update for this consultations as follows:
The Main Issues Report and Interim Environmental Report – Additional Sites
This consultation was at an early stage of preparing a new Local Development Plan for North Ayrshire. The Local Development Plan was adopted by North Ayrshire Council on 28 November 2019.
The adopted Local Development Plan and information relating to the various stages of its preparation, including consultation, can be found at https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/ldp
Irvine Locality Partnership Meeting Papers – 19 March 2018