We welcome planning applications that follow our planning policy. Your planning application stands a better chance of being granted permission if it’s designed with both local and national policies in mind.
The Local Development Plan 2
The Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) is a collection of policies that sets out the vision for Dumfries and Galloway's development. It sets out how areas will change and describes where development will take place and where it will not.
We assess planning applications against LDP2.
Go to the Local Development Plan
Local planning guidance
We have produced local supplementary guidance and technical papers. They provide background information and evidence to support planning policies:
National planning policy
In February 2023, the Scottish Government adopted the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) that sets out the national planning policies for Scotland – National Planning Framework 4 on the Scottish Government website.