Appendix 1- Updated LHEES/LEAP Delivery Plan 2024
Perth and Kinross Council · 10 November 2025
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LAEP/LHEES Theme LAEP/LHEES Action (updated) Action No Milestones/ Supporting actions Lead Department/Service Associated Plan eg local housing, climate change, mobility Proposed prioritisation 24/25 (T,H, M, L) Progress (RAG) Decarbonising heat - heat networks Develop a Perth City heat network. 1.1 1. Arup study 2. Stakeholder engagement 3. Develop procurement/delivery route 4. Explore feasibility of connecting residential housing to heat networks. 5. Explore expansion and boundaries of potential heat network zones in the Perth City Centre. 6. Assess financial viability of Perth City Centre Network. 7. Explore and quantify viability of low carbon or renewable heat sources for potential heat networks Business, Place and Investment Local housing plan Climate change LDP T G Decarbonising heat - heat networks Develop a Strategic Energy Partnership (SEP) and assess the financial viability of the heat network zones in relation to connecting buildings. 1.2 1. Identify additional financial and staffing resources. 2. HN Design and Delivery scope scope to be identified using LHEES, HN Zoning and supported by Technical and Legal Consultants. 3. Compliance with Scottish Governments Heat in Buildings strategy. Deliver Statutory Duty under HN Act (2021) 4. Scalable cities community energy project 5. Explore Delivery Models to build a programme for procuring a partner to deliver heat networks within a wider energy system. 6. Develop and invest in local district heat/communal heat/electricity networks where viable which use alternative non-direct emissions heat sources such as electricity, hydrogen or emerging technologies. Business, Place and Investment Local housing plan Climate change LDP Council decarbonisation programme T G Decarbonising heat - heat networks Undertake Heat Network Zoning in alignment with The Heat Networks (Heat Network Zones and Building Assessment Reports) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 1.3 1. Phased approach to Heat Network Zoning adopted by signposting in LDP3 local planning policy to a live web resource to enable reactive approach to emerging national policy. 2. Continue to engage with HNSU and Scottish Government on potential HNZ policy/guidance. Business, Place and Investment Local housing plan Climate change LDP Council decarbonisation programme M G
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Decarbonising heat - heat networks Undertake statutory duty in relation to public sector Non-Domestic buildings and the compilation of Building Assessment Reports (BAR) in accordance with Heat Network Regulations. 1.4 1. Undertake statutory duty in relation to public sector Non- Domestic buildings and the compilation of Building Assessment Reports (BAR) in accordance with Heat Network Regulations. 2. To be aligned with heat network zoning and identify suitability of buildings for future connection to district heating network as part of estate wide decarbonisation planning. Business, Place and Investment Local housing plan Climate change LDP M A Decarbonising heat - heat networks Explore expansion and viability of potential heat network boundaries in Kinross. 1.5 1. Work with community groups and partners such as the heat project (Blairgowrie), CATCH (Kinross) to review potential for interconnection heat network sites identified in the LHEES. 2. Potential for connecting to heat networks at early stages of site development for future housing and employment sites. 3. Engage with the local community in identified areas around appetite for connection of domestic properties to heat network. Business, Place and Investment LDP, Investment Blue Print, L G Decarbonising heat - heat networks Explore expansion and viability of potential heat network boundaries in Blairgowrie. 1.6 1. Work with community groups and partners such as the heat project (Blairgowrie) to review potential for interconnection heat network sites identified in the LHEES. 2. Potential for connecting to heat networks at early stages of site development for future housing and employment sites. 3. Engage with the local community in identified areas around appetite for connection of domestic properties to heat network. Business, Place and Investment LDP, Investment Blue Print, L A Decarbonising heat - heat networks Explore expansion and viability of potential heat network boundaries in Auchterarder 1.7 1. Work with community groups and partners to review potential for interconnection heat network sites identified in the LHEES. 2. Potential for connecting to heat networks at early stages of site development for future housing and employment sites. 3. Engage with the local community in identified areas around appetite for connection of domestic properties to heat network. Business, Place and Investment LDP, Investment Blue Print, L A Decarbonising heat - Heat pumps Launch campaign to encourage and educate businesses, homeowners, private landlords, and tenants (where applicable) to install heat pumps and other low carbon heating solutions. 1.8 1. Develop resources to share in residential areas with high heat pump suitability. This could be combined with campaigns around energy efficiency measures and renewables to provide a whole system campaign. 2. Engage with businesses, home owners, landlords and tenants through organised events in local communities 3. Work alongside housing associations in EE & Retrofit delivery group to focus on private housing E&I Climate Change H A Decarbonising heat - Heat pumps Target social housing with immediate potential for heat pump retrofit in line with LHEES delivery plan 1.9 1. Engage with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) to explore the impact of low carbon heating solutions such as heat pumps and heat networks on grid capacity through the Local Energy Net Zero Accelerator (LENZA) platform and through the emerging Regional Energy Spatial Plans (RESPS) 2. LENZA training sessions for PKC 3. LENZA scenarios to be sent to SSEN when complete for review 4. Scarf targeted house approach as part of new contract. Property Services (Housing) Local Housing Strategy Climate Change Plan H G Decarbonising heat - Heat pumps 1. Collaborating with local energy groups (e.g. HEAT Project) to Work with key delivery partners to 1.1 LHEES officer Local Housing Strategy M G
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Work with key delivery partners to target privately owned non-domestic properties suitable for heat pumps 1.11 LHEES officer Local housing providers ECO 4 Local Housing Strategy Climate Change Plan M G Improving energy efficiency Work with local Housing Associations to maximise the number of social rented homes achieving EPC B by 2032 (CCAP B6) 1.12 1. Heating and energy advice for communities through existing contracts with the heat project and scarf. 2. Targeted approach using data in LENZA tool to focus on homes with lower EPC ratings. 3. Events and focused mailing campaigns in local communities - scarf E&I Climate Change Local Housing Strategy CCAP B6 H A Improving energy efficiency Deliver One stop shop for energy efficiency and retrofit measures. 1.13 1. Establish partnerships with other local authorities, regional bodies, and community organisations is crucial. 2. Create a clear, detailed plan that outlines the retrofit process, including data gathering, business case development, and engagement strategies. 3. Effective communication and engagement strategies tailored to different housing owners is vital. 4. Promote energy efficiency events in local communities with delivery parnters such as scarf. E&I Climate Change CCAP H G Improving energy efficiency Work with delivery partners to target non-domestic buildings that require retrofit to meet regulatory targets 1.14 1. Use strategic energy partnership to collaborate between public and private sectors. 2. Promote potential funding opportunties for SME's. 3. Engage with private sector to understand barriers with associated retrofit options. 4. Work with Business Energy Scotland to develop engagement campaigns Property services (Energy) CCAP H G Improving energy efficiency Rollout programme for energy efficiency retrofit of council buildings, housing stock, and other non-domestic buildings (e.g. schools) 1.15 1. Strategic decarbonisation planning across council stock aligned with LHEES delivery plan. 2. Use of smart energy systems to increase energy efficiency. Property services (Energy and Housing) Local Housing Strategy CCAP B11 H G Decarbonising heat - Heat pumps 1. Collaborating with local energy groups (e.g. HEAT Project) to engage with residents by providing informative materials to promote the benefits of heat pumps and promote existing funding options. 2. Engagement through LAEP/LHEES local energy generation delivery group 3. Engage with delivery partners to help target privately owned properties 4. Facilitate collaboration between the public and private sectors and align strategic energy planning potentially through Strategic Energy Partnership. 5. Continued engagement with the private sector, to identify
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Improving energy efficiency Develop and deliver a programme to ensure all existing Council houses are brought up to EPC B by 2032 (CCAP B2) 1.16 1. Prioritise households with low EPC rating and most at risk of fuel poverty 2. Report level of EPC ratings improvement publicly Property Services (Housing) Local Housing Strategy CCAP B2 M G Improving energy efficiency Target delivery areas for privately owned homes that do not meet targets (e.g., below EPC C) and potential suitability for HEEPS:ABS and ECO 4. 1.17 1. Promote energy efficiency events in local communities with delivery parnters such as scarf. 2. Actively engage with communties and offer support with funding opportunties. 3. Report level of EPC ratings improvement publicly Property services LHEES officer Local Housing Strategy H G Improving energy efficiency Target privately owned properties below EPC band E 1.18 1. Promote retrofitting in targeted areas though awareness campaigns about available funding to support fuel-poor households. Direct funding and advice for retrofit through HEEPS:ABS and wider funding sources into Delivery Areas identified within the LHEES. 2. Engage with local housing associations 3. Report level of EPC ratings improvement publicly E&I Climate change Local housing providers Local Housing Strategy H G Reduce Transport Demand Investigate the use of multi-modal transport hubs and of inner-city car parking to increase public transport usage 1.19 1. Alignment of LHEES/LAEP with mobility actions via policy review and alignment work. Place Base Strategies Mobility strategy #2 to #8 & #185 M A Reduce Transport Demand Support partners to assess options on last mile freight delivery and the sustainable movement of goods (Mobility Strategy action 38) 1.2 1. Collaborate with local delivery partners on how last mile delivery in Perth can increase efficiency to reduce emissions 2. Alignment of LAEP with mobility actions via policy review and alignment work. Place Base Strategies Mobility strategy #38 & #123 H A
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Reduce Transport Demand Investigate a programme to increase accessibility of home working and co-working to reduce transport demand . 1.21 1. Develop a revised and expanded Corporate Travel Plan for Perth and Kinross that covers the full range of Council activities. 2. Alignment of LAEP with mobility actions via policy review and alignment work. Place Base Strategies Mobility strategy #60 #61 #73 #151 L A Reduce Transport Demand Continue to develop and deliver the implementation of behaviour change initiatives. eg encouraging active travel, Improving public transport 1.22 1. Implement workshops and training as well as advertisement and promotional campaigns to increase awareness of the Avoid-Shift- Improve Framework, and subsequently increase the number of journeys made by sustainable travel modes. 2. Cross service working 3. Promotion of e-bikes and active travel 4. Alignment of LAEP with mobility actions via policy review and alignment work. Place Base Strategies Mobility strategy #44 #73 #116 #229 L G Reduce Transport Demand Establish a Future Transport Advisory Board to monitor data on active travel and private car use against targets. 1.23 1. Collaborate with local transport companies such as Stagecoach to ensure all buses are electrified. Place Base Strategies Mobility strategy H A Decarbonise Transport Support bus operators to decarbonise bus services, with consideration to charging infrastructure and fleet (MS #56) 1.24 1.Develop a strategy for the expansion of EV charging infrastructur e Place Base Strategies Mobility strategy #56 M A Decarbonise Transport Finalise and deliver an EV Infrastructure Strategy that will include on and off-street charging infrastructure and develop a private/public partnership for delivery and operation. MS #27 1.25 1. Deliver the P&K wide EV Public Charging Expansion Programme. 2. Transport Scotland EVIF funding to expand EV charging network. 3. Selection of private sector partner 4. Infrastructure rollout Place Base Strategies Mobility strategy #27 H G
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Decarbonise Transport Support partners in exploring hydrogen vehicles and refuelling facilities through the Tactran and Tayside Hydrogen Project (MS #54) 1.26 1. Utilise the findings to determine the feasibility of fuelling more of public sector HGV fleets with green hydrogen. Business, Place and InvestmentMobility strategy #54 M A Decarbonise Transport Continually assess air quality across Perth and Kinross to assess any necessary mitigation measures, such as Low Emission Zones.MS#48 1.27 1. Investigate the roll-out of ULEZ policy in urban areas, to reduce congestions of cars within high demand areas and increase public transport uptake. 2.ULEZ feasibility study Place Base Strategies TACTRAN Mobility strategy #48 M G Local Renewable Generation One-Stop-Shop (OSS) scheme for Rooftop PV and other renewables 1.28 1. Work with stakeholders on potential OSS scheme for renewables with P&K. 2. Strategic energy partner to provide advice on replicable approach to OSS. 3. Emphasise to Scottish Government the significance of centralising installation information and issuing through a reliable authority. E&I Climate Change Climate Action Plan H G Local Renewable Generation Reassess potential suitability for renewables across PKC area - small, medium and large projects. 1.29 1. Identify locations suitable for onshore wind, hydroelectricity, and PV installations differentiating between public and private land ownership to determine the most viable deployment approach. 2. Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Planning Guidance Consultation Draft 2025 3. Overview maps to be produced showing desginated areas. 4. Further exploration on impacts to be explored by developer, reviewing further policy. Business, Place and Investment Place Strategies Climate Action Plan LDP M G Local Renewable Generation Suitability of renewable energy generation and usage throughout PKC estate 1.3 1. Engage with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) to explore the impact of low carbon heating solutions such as heat pumps and heat networks on grid capacity through the Local Energy Net Zero Accelerator (LENZA) platform. 2. Property services (energy) Climate Action Plan M G Local Renewable Generation Stimulate demand for rooftop PV. Make technologies more accessible to businesses, homeowners, private landlords, and tenants. 1.31 1. Work with advisory partners such as SCARFand the Heat Project to provide information on solar PV 2. Through council projects such as Scalable Cities, engage with community groups, provide advice, access to LENZA tool and offer funding application support for community renewable projects. 3. Create a communication plan on how to engage with businesses, homeowners, landlords and tenants on the benefits of installing solar pv. E&I Climate Change Climate Action Plan L A Local Renewable Generation Support community energy projects. 1.32 1. Collaborate with Community Energy Scotland to identify potential local community energy projects. Develop and roll out Community Investment Framework 2. Offer support through scalable cities project 3. PKC to facilitate communities local energy ideas and guide in relation to practicalities and funding. Business, Place and Investment E&I Climate change Climate Action Plan M G
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Enabling Actions SSEN engagement and LENZA 1.33 1. Continued engagement over all aspects of the LAEP. 2. LENZA use and development. Business, Place and Investment Climate Action Plan H G Enabling Actions Stimulate supply chain and skills 1.34 1. Engage with external agencies such as Perth UHI to investigate priority green skills. 2. Reach out to providers of clean tech to further understand the technology and relay to communities to help "demyth" misinformation. Skills and Employment Support H A