The Local Development Plan (LDP) sets out how and where land and property will be used and where development will take place. Planning applications are assessed against the LDP.
The technical papers, land use audits and supporting documents for the Local Development Plan 2 provide background information and evidence that it is not possible or appropriate to include in the Plan.
These documents provide background information and an evidence base to policies and strategies contained in the Plan.
The technical papers include:
We have to make sure that there is land available across the region for developers to build houses. This is so that the demand for housing in the region can be met for at least the next 5 years. It is a requirement of Scottish planning policy.
Audits are produced each year and allow us to identify trends. The region is divided into 'Housing Market Areas':
The audit provides a comprehensive description of all current sites for housing in Dumfries and Galloway as of 31 March 2023.
Available capacity at water and waste water treatment works can be found using Scottish Water's online asset capacity search tool.
It is also important to have up-to-date and accurate information on the supply and availability of business and industrial land in Dumfries and Galloway.
This is done by:
The audit provides a comprehensive assessment as of 31 March 2024.
The monitoring statement focuses on the impacts the adopted Local Development Plan (LDP) has had on the area and whether the spatial strategy and policy objectives have been realised.
The state of the environment report considers the range of environmental aspects of the regions environment, including social economic factors.
Vacant and derelict land and property can blight communities, harm wellbeing, and limit opportunities. The Local Development Plan and Strategic Housing Investment Plan focuses on tackling vacant and derelict sites and prioritising brownfield land.
We undertake an annual survey of the extent and state of vacant and derelict land in Dumfries and Galloway to report to the Scottish Government. For more information go to vacant and derelict land.
The local biodiversity action plan is to be used to take positive steps to conserve and enhance biodiversity throughout Dumfries and Galloway.