Technical papers, land use audits and supporting documents to the Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2)
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.
Technical papers
These documents provide background information and an evidence base to policies and strategies contained in the Plan.
The technical papers include:
- studies that were undertaken
- explanations as to how boundaries have been drawn, such as regional scenic areas
- more of an explanation to a strategy contained in the Plan
Health checks
Town Centre Health Checks evaluate the health and strength of a town centre using specific indicators including retail occupancy information, condition of the built environment, provision of key services, etc. The first Town Centre Health Check was undertaken in summer 2023.
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A retail survey was undertaken in summer 2025 to update occupancy information. The updated Town Centre Health Check is below.
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Land use audits
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':
- Annan
- Dumfries
- Eskdale
- Mid Galloway
- Stewartry
- Stranraer
2023 Housing Land Audit
The audit provides a comprehensive description of all current sites for housing in Dumfries and Galloway as of 31 March 2023.
Interactive map
Search or browse to find LDP2 allocated sites and Major Housing Sites (5+ units). Select a site for key details. The map key is bottom‑left, zoom/home controls are top‑left.
Available capacity at water and waste water treatment works can be found using Scottish Water's online asset capacity search tool.
2025 Business and Industry Land Audit
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:
- monitoring whether sites allocated in the plan have been developed
- assessing the availability of sites that haven't been developed
The audit provides a comprehensive assessment as of 31 March 2025
2025 Established Business and Industry Land Audit
This audit provides an overview of the range, location and types of enterprises within established business and industry sites across the region. The Report was produced to assist council services, organisations, and individuals in monitoring the performance and identifying the usage of selected business and industry enterprises in Dumfries and Galloway.
Monitoring statement
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.
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State of the environment report
The state of the environment report considers the range of environmental aspects of the regions environment, including social economic factors.
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Vacant and derelict land survey
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.
Local biodiversity action plan
The local biodiversity action plan is to be used to take positive steps to conserve and enhance biodiversity throughout Dumfries and Galloway.
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