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Perth and Kinross Council · 16 November 2022
Back to Environment, Infrastructure and Economic Development Committee — 16 November 2022 and its agenda
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Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME November 2020Programme for Local Development Plan 3: November 2022 Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME
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Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME November 2022 1 OVERVIEW Development Plan Scheme The Development Plan Scheme is a statement setting out Perth & Kinross Council’s timetable for the preparation of the next development plan. Under statutory guidance, all planning authorities are required to publish annually a Development Plan Scheme. The Development Plan Scheme will set out to include: • an explanation of what the Local Development Plan is; • a timetable for the preparation of the next plan, Local Development Plan 3; • community engagement in the planning process and how relevant stakeholders, including residents of Perth and Kinross, can get involved.
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Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME November 2022 2 Local Development Plan The Scottish Government requires every planning authority to prepare development plans for their area. The Development Plan is at the heart of the planning system setting out policies and proposals to guide the development, management and use of land. The Plan sets out a vision and a framework for future development; addressing needs and opportunities in relation to housing, economy, infrastructure, community facilities, safeguarding environmental and landscape assets, the emerging needs of climate change and achieving well designed places for the residents, communities and businesses of Perth and Kinross. To support the preparation of the next Local Development Plan, there are a range of other plans and strategies that interlink with the LDP. The Development Plan National Planning Framework 4 + Local Development Plan Planning Guidance Regional Spatial Strategy Community Plan & Corporate Plan National PlanningFramework (NPF) Government advice & strategies Climate Change Strategy & Action Plan Mobility Strategy Perth City Plan Strategies including Forest & Wood- land, Open Space, Food Growing Tayside Local Biodiversity Action Plan Local Housing Strategy Local Place Plans
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Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME November 2022 3 LDP3 Timeline 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Evidence Gathering Early Engagement Collation and Submission of Evidence Report Evidence Report Gatecheck Collaborative Preparation of Proposed Plan Proposed Plan Consultation Proposed Plan Examination Adoption of LDP3 The New Plan: LDP3 The Local Development Plan 2019 (LDP2) provides an overarching strategy for land use and development up to 2029. It is the key document used when determining planning applications in Perth and Kinross. LDP2 was prepared under the Planning (Scotland) Act 2006 which requires planning authorities to prepare and update Local Development Plans for their area at intervals of no more than 5 years. The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 places an increased emphasis on up front engagement. New LDPs will now be refreshed every 10 years. This means that consultation needs to be comprehensive, co-ordinated and collaborative. The consultation outlined supports the PKOffer and Community Plan and in doing so assists communities wishing to prepare their own Local Place Plans. LDP3 is a key tool alongside other strategies such as the Local Housing Strategy and Mobility Strategy to delivering great places for people to live and work. Although the adoption of LDP2 was in November 2019, the Council are currently awaiting the publication of the final Development Plan Regulations and Guidance by the Scottish Government. The draft Regulations and Guidance released in December 2021 indicate a change in approach to that anticipated in the Development Plan Scheme of 2021. Detailed policy and site development and consultation will now take place after the Evidence Report and as preparation for the Proposed Plan. The adoption date, whilst uncertain, is likely to be summer 2027. The Scottish Government acknowledges that transitioning to the new planning system will have implications for LDP timescales and envisages that every planning authority in Scotland will have a ‘new style’ local development plan in place within 5 years of the development plan regulations coming into force, i.e. autumn 2027. LDP3 Timeline
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Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME November 2022 4 Participation Statement Who will be consulted? Under the new Planning Act, the engagement and consultation of LDP3 will be based on a collaborative approach, including (but not exclusively) with the following partners: • Community Councils & Community Development Trusts • Communities of Interest • Landowners & Developers • Businesses and business groups • Locality Partnerships • Children & young people • Tertiary students • Disabled • Elderly • Gypsy/Travellers • Communities wishing to prepare Local Place Plans Key agencies: • NatureScot • SEPA • Historic Environment Scotland • NHS Tayside • Scottish Forestry • Scottish Water • Transport Scotland Community Planning Partners: • Jobcentre Plus • NHS Tayside • Perth & Kinross Association of Voluntary Services (PKAVS) • Perth College • Police Scotland • Scottish Enterprise • Scottish Fire & Rescue Service • Skills Development Scotland Council Services: • Transport Planning & Development • Housing Strategy • Environmental Health • Greenspace • Health & Social Care • Equalities • Education and Children’s Services • Enterprise and Investment • Community Development Workers Seldom Heard (where not already listed) • Minority groups • Areas of deprivation
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Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME November 2022 5 Early data gathering started in 2021 and ongoing 2022 Development of Settlement Audits to support LPP & LDP3. Evidence Report Data overview of requirements. SEA Baseline Information to develop key environmental indicators. Housing Needs and Demand Assessment addressing specific groups required by legislation. Collation of other consultation results including community action plans and early site submissions. Identification of groups and stakeholders to be proactively engaged. Discussion with community partners and community councils on best consultation methods. Co-ordination with other PKC departments on delivery of engagement, including those that may not need targeting at this early stage due to recent or existing work. Co-ordination with other PKC departments, community councils and community development trusts to secure way forward for Local Place Plans. Discussion with key agencies and PKC stakeholders on data gathered to date and future plans that may affect policies or place including capacity of education, health, water etc. Collation of existing feedback on LDP2 policies and place from practice, national strategies and prior consultations. Launch of online area wide place feedback platform on consultation hub Local Place Plan invitation When will they be consulted? The following section provides an indicative timeline for our engagement based on information from the Scottish Government that we have received so far:
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Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME November 2022 6 Place and policy discussions to inform Evidence Report in 2023-2024 Publicity and media support for upcoming engagement activities and throughout. Exploration of issues of importance with communities of place and community councils through Place Standard and settlement audits including tailored discussions reflecting both policies and place such as affordable housing or natural space needs. General opportunities for the public (including landowners and developers) for discussions on policy and place such as the online place standard or surveys on consultation hub. Assisting Community Councils and community partners to support the delivery of inclusive engagement to support LDP work and feeding into Local Place Plans. Targeted discussions online and in person around policy with specified communities of interest or with specific (land use) need. Sharing and co-ordination of information wth other servcies and strategies including Perth People Place and Mobility Strategy Targeted discussions with communities of interest or need about the places they live to support the wider public consultation. Collation of information and analysis of data and consultation exercises to inform identification of sites at the next stage. Evidence Report checked for compatibility with any recent or updated Local Place Plans; and evidence shared with communities to inform LPPs Consultation on SEA Baseline Report Collation and submission of the Evidence Report
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Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME November 2022 7 Preparation of Proposed Plan in 2024-2025 Following gatecheck of the Evidence Report any additional consultation required by the Examiner will be carried out and the final Evidence Report resubmitted. Policy options relevant to each group or stakeholder discussed to find a preferred way forward or options. Specific policy and place ideas, including those in Local Place Plans, explored with communities and discussed with developer and landowner groups and contacts. Place proposals analysed (draft SEA and HRA) and comments sought from specific groups previously engaged with, community councils and public at large on preferred options. Policy and site preferences discussed with key agencies and PKC stakeholders. All consultation and evidence analysed and any outstanding issues resolved with stakeholders and incorporated into the Proposed Plan. Proposed Plan drafted and submitted to Council. Highland and Strathtay Task 3 Kinross-shire, Almond & Earn East Perthshire Perth City Jan - Mar Strathearn and Strathallan Mar - May Apr - Jun May - Jul Jul - Aug The Big Place Conversation 2023
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Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME November 2022 8 Consultation on Proposed Plan in 2026 Proposed Plan is published alongside HRA and SEA and general consultation. Evidence Report updated to show how the evidence has shaped the Plan. Public events to publicise the Plan and invite comments. Evidence is shared with communities preparing Local Place Plans. Proposed Plan with any modifications and comments reported to Council and submitted for Examination
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Perth and Kinross DEVELOPMENT PLAN SCHEME November 2022 9 Consultation Commitment Statement The LDP3 engagement and evidence building process will be: Relevant Discussions will be relevant to each group or stakeholder, including both settlement development and policies and the methods that are used to carry out those discussions. Inclusive To shape places that work for all we will proactively seek the views of all people, especially those with specific needs and those that we do not normally reach; identify and overcome barriers to engagement and invest in the promotion of the benefits of engaging. Informed Discussions will be informed by evidence already available including data gathering and prior consultations to ensure contributions have a greater impact and are more efficient Co-ordinated A joined up approach with the rest of Council and Council strategies, will deliver greater efficiency, and help avoid consultation fatigue. Information fed back to other departments will also help deliver their priorities Collaborative Co-designing consultation and supporting community partners to carry out their own engagement work will ensure the greatest reach and response working Transparent Ongoing communication and feedback between the team and stakeholders, communities and partners will support better outcomes and promote acceptance of outcomes. Accessible Engagement events and materials for the general public must be accessible to all wherever possible, and tailored arrangements made where this is not possible.
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10 All Council Services can offer a telephone translation facility. If you or someone you know would like a copy of this doc- ument in another language or format, (on occasion, only a summary of the document will be provided in transla- tion), this can be arranged by contacting the Customer Service Centre on 01738 475000. You can also send us a text message on 07824 498145. For key updates on the preparation of LDP3 please email developmentplan@pkc.gov.uk and ask to be added onto our database. www.pkc.gov.uk (PKC Design Team - 2020167)