1 - Development Plan Update Board Report
Renfrewshire Council · 4 November 2025
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Planning and Climate Change Policy Board On: 4 November 2025 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Chief Executive ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Development Plan Update ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 This report provides an update on development planning activity. The 2025 Development Plan Scheme, which sets out the timetable for preparing the new Local Development Plan (LDP3), and how stakeholders will be involved in its preparation, is recommended for approval. An update on the preparation of Local Place Plans by communities in Renfrewshire is also provided. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Board: approve the 2025 Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement set out in Appendix 1 to this report. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 The current development plan for Renfrewshire comprises the Fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4) prepared by the Scottish Government and adopted on 13 February 2023, and the Renfrewshire Local Development Plan (LDP2), prepared by the Council and adopted on 15 December 2021. Together these documents set out the spatial strategy and policy for the use of land and buildings in Renfrewshire and form the basis for the assessment of planning applications. A new Local Development Plan (LDP3) is currently being prepared under a new system for development planning introduced by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019.
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PUBLIC 4. Development Plan Scheme 4.1 The Council is required to prepare and publish a Development Plan Scheme annually. A Development Plan Scheme is a document setting out the Council’s programme for preparing and reviewing its Local Development Plan and must include proposed timetabling for the preparation of the Local Development Plan, details of what is involved at each stage of the preparation process, and a Participation Statement setting out how stakeholders will be involved in the preparation of the Local Development Plan. 4.2 The 2025 Development Plan Scheme is attached for approval at Appendix 1. It sets out the following timetable for the preparation of the new Local Development Plan (LDP3), and notes changes in the timetable since the preparation of the 2024 Development Plan Scheme. The Evidence Report was approved at Council on 25 September 2025 and submitted to the Scottish Ministers for Gate Check in October 2025. Despite some slippage in the timetable, it is anticipated that the new Local Development Plan will be adopted by May 2028 as expected by the Scottish Government. Key stage Date Publication of Evidence Report and submission for Gate Check October 2025 Publication of Proposed Plan and draft Delivery Programme for consultation January 2027 Submission of Proposed Plan to Scottish Ministers for examination October 2027 Expected adoption of Local Development Plan (LDP3) May 2028 4.3 A draft version of the Participation Statement was published in August 2025 for a 6-week consultation period. Eight responses were received. A summary of the responses received and the Council’s response to these is attached as Appendix 2. Following the consultation, a change has been made to the Participation Statement to add local interest groups (e.g. natural and built environment groups), the development industry and land and property owners/managers to the list of stakeholders we will engage with when preparing the proposed plan. All comments received will be taken into account in shaping future engagement activity and there will also be follow up contact with respondents to discuss their comments further. 5. Local Place Plans 5.1 Local Place Plans are community led plans which can be prepared by a community council, or another community body as defined by the Community Empowerment Act. They are to be focused on proposals for the development and use of land.
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PUBLIC 5.2 An invitation to prepare Local Place Plans was sent to community councils and development trusts across Renfrewshire in May 2023. Information sessions were held for these groups in March 2024, and several one-to-one meetings with interested organisations have been held. Monthly online drop-in sessions have been arranged to allow community groups with an interest in preparing a local place plan to share their experience and progress to date, and an opportunity to ask Council officers questions around process and support. 5.3 The February 2025 Full Council meeting established a Local Place Plan Fund of £100,000 to support local communities prepare local place plans for submission to the Council by 31 March 2026, so that they can inform the preparation of the new Local Development Plan. The following organisations have received funds and are progressing local place plans: Bridge of Weir Community Council; Houston Community Council; Inchinnan Development Trust; Langbank Community Council; Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust; Paisley East & Whitehaugh Community Council; Paisley West and Central Community Council; Ralston Community Council; and Renfrew Development Trust. 5.4 Spateston Development Trust were offered funding but opted not to progress with preparing a local place plan, and Bishopton Community Council have been allocated funding, but additional information has been sought to allow a formal offer to be made. ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial –There are costs associated with the Evidence Report Gate Check, the Proposed Plan Examination and certain studies required to inform the Local Development Plan (e.g. a transport assessment). These costs require to be met by the Council and will be funded from existing Council resources. 2. HR & Organisational Development – None. 3. Community/Council Planning – The local development plan is a wide-ranging document and is considered to support the priorities of the Renfrewshire Community Plan and the Council’s strategic outcomes. 4. Legal – the preparation of a local development plan is a statutory requirement for planning authorities. The Council is following statutory procedures in preparing the plan.
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PUBLIC 5. Property/Assets – None. 6. Information Technology – None. 7. Equality & Human Rights - The recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. The impact assessment has highlighted the need to ensure that certain groups with protected characteristics and from areas of socio-economic disadvantage are involved in the local development plan process. Equalities monitoring of the local development plan participant database and engagement processes will be undertaken to monitor and highlight groups or areas where targeted consultation may be required. A full copy of the Equality Impact Assessment undertaken is available from the report author. Following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored. The results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website. 8. Health & Safety – None. 9. Procurement – None. 10. Risk – there is a risk that the Council’s Evidence Report may be found to be insufficient at the Gate Check stage, as eight of the thirteen Evidence Reports that have been through Gate Check have been deemed insufficient after their first review. To mitigate this risk, the Council consulted on its draft Evidence Report templates, and is reviewing the Gate Check findings of other Evidence Reports. 11. Privacy Impact – None. 12. Climate Risk – The Local Development Plan will have regard to and support the implementation of the Council’s Plan for Net Zero. 13. Children’s Rights – through engagement with children and young people, the approach being taken by the Council demonstrates compliance with Article 12 ‘Respect for Children’s Views’. 14. Cosla Policy Position – None _______________________________________________________ Appendices Appendix 1 – 2025 Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement List of Background Papers Renfrewshire Local Development Plan - Development Plan Scheme 2023; Planning and Climate Change Policy Board; 29 Aug 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Alan Williamson, Strategy & Place Manager, alan.williamson@renfrewshire.gov.uk, 07811 053968
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1 PUBLIC Appendix 1 Renfrewshire Council Local Development Plan (LDP3) Development Plan Scheme and Par�cipa�on Statement November 2025
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2 PUBLIC Contents Introduc�on ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Current development plan in Renfrewshire ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Preparing the next local development plan for Renfrewshire ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Timeline for preparing the next local development plan for Renfrewshire ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Associated assessments ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Local place plans .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Par�cipa�on Statement ..................................................................................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Managing engagement ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Early engagement and evidence report prepara�on ................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Prepara�on of proposed local development plan ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Publica�on and consulta�on on proposed local development plan ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Examina�on and adop�on ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Engagement with children and young people – ac�vity up to August 2025 ............................................................................................................................. 15 Media�on ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Contact us and follow us ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
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3 PUBLIC Introduc�on Thank you for your interest in the development plan for Renfrewshire. The development plan sets out policy and strategy for the use of land and buildings, se�ng out how places will change into the future, including where development should and should not happen. The planning system in Scotland is ‘plan-led’, and the development plan is the document the Council uses to make decisions on planning applica�ons and is intended to provide certainty to communi�es and the development industry about where different types of development will be acceptable. This development plan scheme sets out informa�on on current development plan coverage in Renfrewshire, and on the process and �metable for preparing a new local development plan (LDP3) for Renfrewshire, including how we will con�nue to include communi�es and organisa�ons in the prepara�on of the plan. Current development plan in Renfrewshire The development plan for Renfrewshire consists of: The Fourth Na�onal Planning Framework (NPF4) – prepared by the Sco�sh Government and adopted on 13 February 2023, NPF4 is the na�onal spa�al strategy for Scotland. It sets out spa�al principles, regional priori�es, na�onal developments and na�onal planning policies. For more informa�on, please visit Na�onal Planning Framework 4. Renfrewshire Local Development Plan (LDP2) – prepared by Renfrewshire Council and adopted on 15 December 2021, LDP2 sets out the spa�al strategy for Renfrewshire, iden�fying areas for development, improvement and protec�on. LDP2 is complemented by New Development Supplementary Guidance (2022), which also forms part of the development plan. LDP2 is also supported by a Delivery Programme se�ng out how the policies and proposals of the plan will be delivered. For more informa�on, and to view these documents, please visit Renfrewshire Development Plan. Preparing the next local development plan for Renfrewshire The Council is preparing a new local development plan for the Renfrewshire area (LDP3). Following changes introduced by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, this plan will be prepared differently and will have a different look from LDP2. The new plan will be place-based, people-centred and delivery-focused. It will be prepared with the inten�on that the spa�al strategy is set out in a collec�on of maps, development briefs and masterplans, instead of lengthy writen text and policy. Local development plans are to be prepared collabora�vely, giving communi�es an opportunity to help shape their local neighbourhoods.
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4 PUBLIC The key stages in preparing the new plan are: Development plan scheme including par�cipa�on statement – the development plan scheme is an important communica�on tool for le�ng stakeholders know when and how they can get involved in the prepara�on of the plan. It is updated annually. Evidence report – the purpose of the evidence report is to support the quality and effec�veness of the local development plan. Its purpose is to front-load the collec�on of evidence that will be used to inform the plan before the plan looks at where development should take place. It should be informed by the views of those who will be affected by the plan. Gate Check – this provides an independent assessment of the evidence report, assessing whether the planning authority has sufficient informa�on to prepare its local development plan. It is carried out by a person appointed by the Sco�sh Ministers, usually a reporter from the Directorate of Planning and Environmental Appeals. Proposed Plan – the proposed plan iden�fies where new development should take place and where it should not, ar�cula�ng the ambi�ons and priori�es for the future development of the area. The prepara�on of the proposed plan is to be informed by community and stakeholder engagement. The proposed plan is published for consulta�on for a minimum 12-week period. The proposed plan can be modified following this period of consulta�on. Delivery Programme – the delivery programme sets out how the Council proposes to implement its local development plan. A proposed delivery programme is published alongside the proposed local development plan. The delivery programme is to set out a list of ac�ons required to deliver the polices and proposals of the local development plan, including an explana�on of how those ac�ons are to be undertaken and the �mescale for conclusion of each ac�on. Addi�onally, it is to include informa�on on the expected sequencing and �mescales for delivery of allocated housing sites. Examina�on – the examina�on is an opportunity for independent considera�on of any issues raised during the formal consulta�on on the proposed plan that have not been resolved through modifica�on. The Sco�sh Ministers will appoint a person to examine the proposed plan, usually a reporter from the Directorate of Planning and Environmental Appeals. Once the examina�on is completed the appointed person will prepare a report se�ng out modifica�ons to be made to the plan. There are limited circumstances for when a planning authority can decline the appointed person’s recommended modifica�ons. Adop�on – adop�on occurs following the examina�on of the plan and the recommended modifica�ons of the examina�on report are received and considered.
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5 PUBLIC Timeline for preparing the next local development plan for Renfrewshire The es�mated �meline for the prepara�on of the new local development plan and the dates for key stages are set out below (this includes reference to financial year quarters as required by legisla�on). A �meline diagram is included in Appendix 1. Key stage Date Change since 2024 development plan scheme Publica�on of evidence report and submission for gate check October 2025 (Q3, 2025/26) The es�mated submission of the evidence report for gate check has been delayed by two quarters. Publica�on of proposed plan and dra� delivery programme for consulta�on January 2027 (Q4, 2026/27) The es�mated submission of the evidence report for gate check has been delayed by three quarters. Submission of proposed plan to Sco�sh Ministers for examina�on October 2027 (Q3, 2027/28) The es�mated submission of the proposed plan for examina�on has been delayed by three quarters. Expected adop�on of local development plan (LDP3) May 2028 (Q1, 2028/29) The es�mated adop�on of the local development plan has slipped by two quarters. The submission of the evidence report for gate check has been delayed by two quarters compared to the �metable set out in the 2024 development plan scheme. The evidence report is a new requirement for local development plan prepara�on and the scale of the task and issues emerging from gate checks of other planning authority evidence reports has led to a delay in the submission for gate check. There is a knock-on effect for the submission of the proposed plan for examina�on, which is delayed by three quarters. This also allows for local place plans submited by 31 March 2026 to be taken account of in preparing the proposed plan. The revised programme s�ll allows for the new local development plan to be adopted by May 2028, which is the date expected by the Sco�sh Government.
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6 PUBLIC Associated assessments The prepara�on of the local development plan will be informed by the following assessments. Equali�es Impact Assessment – local authori�es have a duty to eliminate discrimina�on; advance equality of opportunity; and foster good rela�ons between people who share protected characteris�cs and those who don’t. The equali�es impact assessment will help the Council to consider how people of different characteris�cs are involved in the prepara�on of the plan, and how they are affected by the proposals of the plan. Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment – the Fairer Scotland Duty places a legal responsibility on local authori�es to ac�vely consider how they can reduce inequali�es of outcome caused by socio-economic advantage when making strategic decisions. Strategic Environmental Assessment – this assessment aims to ensure the environment is a primary considera�on in the prepara�on of the plan. It can benefit the prepara�on of the plan by suppor�ng beter understanding of its environmental context and se�ng out steps to avoid, mi�gate or reduce adverse effects, and enhance posi�ve ones. Habitat Regula�ons Appraisal – this assessment is required if the plan is capable of having an adverse effect on a Special Protec�on Area or Special Area of Conserva�on. These are referred to collec�vely as ‘European Sites’ and protect species and habitats. The assessment considers the implica�ons of the plan for such designated sites in order to avoid adverse impacts. Local place plans Local place plans offer communi�es an addi�onal chance to shape their local area. They provide an opportunity for local communi�es to set priori�es for their area and influence planning decisions. In preparing the next local development plan, the Council will take into account any registered local place plans. An invita�on to prepare local place plans was sent to local communi�es across Renfrewshire in May 2023. Communi�es have been asked to express an interest in preparing a local place plan and iden�fy any support that may be needed from the Council and other stakeholders. In March 2025, the Council launched its Local Place Plan fund and invited expressions of interest and applica�ons. Ten groups have been offered funding with another offer pending. Nine of these groups have received funding and have commenced prepara�ons of their Local Place Plans. Although they can be prepared at any �me, local place plans should be completed and submited to the Council by March 2026 so they can be taken into account when preparing the next Local Development Plan. For more informa�on on local place plans, please visit Local Place Plans. Everyone will have an opportunity to get involved in the prepara�on of the next Renfrewshire Local Development Plan.
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7 PUBLIC Par�cipa�on Statement Effec�ve consulta�on and engagement are vital, as the Local Development Plan can affect where people live, work, visit, shop, play and travel in Renfrewshire. Your involvement and feedback can help us understand priori�es for Renfrewshire and deliver a spa�al strategy that addresses the issues important to communi�es. We want to make it as easy as possible for everyone who has an interest to engage in the process. The following pages set out how we intend to manage, facilitate and encourage engagement in the local development plan process. Opportuni�es to become involved in the prepara�on of Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3) will be adver�sed through social media, updates on the Councils website, emails/leters to everyone who has registered interest in the local development plan process, and no�ces in the local newspaper (when required). Those with protected characteris�cs under the Equality Act 2010, including disability, race, age, gender, sex and sexual orienta�on, religion and people from a range of socio-economic backgrounds and their representa�ves will be supported where required to get involved in the prepara�on of the new plan. There are a number of key stages to get involved in the plan prepara�on. The table below sets out the engagement ac�vi�es that will be undertaken at each stage, the purpose of it, progress at October 2025, and future ac�vity. Managing engagement – ongoing engagement ac�vi�es Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity Par�cipa�on statement To inform stakeholders about the local development plan process and involve them by providing an opportunity for stakeholders to shape the engagement process. A consulta�on was undertaken in August 2023 to inform the 2023 development plan scheme and par�cipa�on statement, and in August/September 2024 and 2025 to inform the 2024 and 2025 par�cipa�on statements update respec�vely. A consulta�on will be held on significant changes in future annual updates of the par�cipa�on statement. Par�cipa�on database and diary Maintain a record of par�cipants who have registered an interest in the local development plan process. Maintain a record of engagement events. Par�cipa�on registra�on form created. As of October 2025, there were 1433 par�cipants registered in the par�cipant database. Registra�on form remains open, and all engagement ac�vity will be recorded.
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8 PUBLIC Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity The par�cipa�on diary had recorded 88 engagement ac�vi�es since February 2024, being a mix of mee�ngs/events and survey launches/ no�fica�ons. Local development plan webpages and LDP3 hub Promote engagement in local development plan and make consulta�on informa�on available. Dra� LDP3 Evidence Report and associated mapping uploaded to LDP3 hub for March-April 2025 public consulta�on, and linked from webpage. Keep webpage updated and further develop LDP3 hub pages. Combined equali�es assessment To ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and the United Na�ons Conven�on of the Rights of the Child. An ini�al equali�es assessment focused on consulta�on/engagement was prepared in October 2024. An equali�es assessment focused on the content of the proposed plan will be prepared in conjunc�on with, and published alongside, the proposed plan. Early engagement and evidence report prepara�on – these ac�vi�es took place between January 2024 and August 2025 Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity ‘Have your say on Renfrewshire’s places’ survey (based on the Place Standard) To involve and collaborate with communi�es in the evidence gathering process, enabling them to offer comment on what is good and what can be improved in their local area. The survey was launched on 28 March 2024 and was made available online and in libraries through Renfrewshire. 261 responses have been received. Early engagement to support evidence report prepara�on has been completed. Results of the have your say survey will be reflected in the evidence report consulta�on report. ‘Call for ideas’ survey To involve developers, landowners and communi�es, enabling them to submit ideas and proposals for specific sites in Renfrewshire. The survey was launched online on 28 March 2024, and ac�vely promoted un�l 31 May 2024. 97 responses had been received by July 2025. The ini�al survey is closed and a second stage ‘Call for ideas’ survey will be held during the proposed plan prepara�on period – further details below. Children and young people engagement To involve children and young people in the prepara�on of the evidence report. Working with Youth Services, 8 of Renfrewshire’s secondary schools have been visited to gather views from pupils on what they like and do not like about their communi�es. Over 100 pupils have atended the workshops. Early engagement to support evidence report prepara�on has been completed. Results of engagement with children and young people will be reflected in the evidence report consulta�on report and play sufficiency assessment.
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9 PUBLIC Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity Workshops were also held with children at the Council’s summer holiday camps. These focused on play opportuni�es. 505 children and young people (under 18) responded to surveys during the prepara�on of the play sufficiency assessment. A combina�on of online surveys and teacher-facilitated classroom surveys was used. Local place plans Promote local place plans as an opportunity for communi�es to be involved in the local development plan process and be empowered to decide on the content of their local place plans. Invita�on to prepare local place plans was issued to community councils and development trusts in May 2023 and placed on webpage. Informa�on sessions were held in March 2024, and monthly online drop-in sessions have been held since December 2024. Local place plans can be submited at any point, but only those submited prior to 31 March 2026 will be considered in the prepara�on of LDP3. In March 2025, the Council launched its Local Place Plan fund and invited expressions of interest and applica�ons. Ten groups have been offered funding with another offer pending. Nine of these groups have received funding and have commenced prepara�ons of their Local Place Plans. Early engagement to support evidence report prepara�on has been completed. Support for prepara�on of Local Place Plans will con�nue as part of proposed plan process – further details below.
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10 PUBLIC Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity Engagement with gypsy/ traveller and travelling showpeople communi�es To involve gypsy/traveller and travelling showpeople communi�es in iden�fying accommoda�on needs within Renfrewshire. Engagement with owners of Renfrewshire’s exis�ng private gypsy/travellers site about needs of the wider community. Early engagement to support evidence report prepara�on has been completed. Engagement with gypsy/traveller and travelling showpeople communi�es will con�nue as part of proposed plan prepara�on. Engagement with disabled people To involve disabled people in iden�fying housing needs for disabled people within Renfrewshire. The ‘Have your say on Renfrewshire’s places’ survey collected equali�es data. Of the 261 responses received, 38 respondents (15%) indicated that they had a disability, with some responses referring to issues associated with their disability in their detailed responses. A mee�ng was held with Engage Renfrewshire in August 2025 to iden�fy disabled organisa�ons for focused engagement. Early engagement to support evidence report prepara�on has been completed. Engagement with disabled people will be undertaken as part of proposed plan prepara�on. Engagement with community councils, development trusts and local partnerships To involve communi�es, iden�fying their expecta�ons for the new local development plan and to promote the prepara�on of local place plans. All community councils and development trusts were invited to the March 2024 informa�on sessions on local place plans, 8 atended. Presenta�ons have been given to and informa�on sessions have been atended by fourteen community councils/development trusts since February 2024. Addi�onally, presenta�ons have been given to four local partnerships. Early engagement to support evidence report prepara�on has been completed. Engagement with community councils etc will con�nue as part of proposed plan prepara�on. Engagement with key agencies and government agencies To iden�fy evidence that key agencies will be able to submit to inform evidence report Mee�ngs held with Transport Scotland, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, Sco�sh Water, NHSGGC, SEPA, Sport Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland, Early engagement to support evidence report prepara�on has been completed. Engagement with key and government
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11 PUBLIC Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity NatureScot, GGCNHS and Sco�sh Enterprise. These stakeholders, as well as Marine Scotland and Forestry Scotland, were consulted on the dra� evidence report and provided feedback which was taken into account when finalising the evidence report. agencies will con�nue as part of proposed plan prepara�on. Engagement with development industry, businesses and landowners To iden�fy the general and site specific ambi�ons of the development industry and landowners. Ini�al ‘call for ideas’ survey produced 97 responses (not all from development industry). Several one-to-one mee�ngs held with developers and landowners. Early engagement to support evidence report prepara�on has been completed. Second ‘call for ideas’ survey and mee�ngs to be held during the prepara�on of the proposed plan. Consult on dra� evidence report templates To test sufficiency of evidence, and iden�fy disputes and gaps Dra� evidence report templates were published in March/April 2025 and views sought on content. Registered par�cipants were no�fied of publica�on. Early engagement to support evidence report prepara�on has been completed. Publish evidence report on council website To make evidence report available to stakeholders Publish finalised evidence report on website. Inform stakeholders when evidence report approved by Council and submited to Sco�sh ministers for gate check. Inform stakeholders of outcome of gate check To advise stakeholders on the outcome of the gate check. Webpage to be updated and email sent to mailing list.
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12 PUBLIC Prepara�on of proposed local development plan – these ac�vi�es are scheduled to take place between November 2025 and November 2026 Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity Support communi�es with finalisa�on of local place plans To ensure as many local place plans as possible are finalised in �me to inform the proposed local development plan. Engage with those communi�es preparing local place plans to encourage and facilitate valida�on and registra�on of local place plans and discuss how local place plan proposals can be included in local development plan. Con�nue to hold monthly drop-in sessions for as long as they are required/ purposeful for local communi�es. Where appropriate, use media�on to address conflicts between local place plans and alterna�ve proposals. ‘Call for ideas’ survey To involve developers, landowners and communi�es, enabling them to submit ideas and proposals for specific sites in Renfrewshire. Publicise second ‘Call for ideas’ survey to all registered par�cipants, and more widely. Make submission form available online. Consulta�on on suggested development sites To allow stakeholders to comment on the Council’s assessment of sites considered for inclusion in LDP3. Consult on proposed LDP3 development sites with key agencies, local communi�es and other stakeholders. Prepara�on of scope/briefs of technical reports required to inform prepara�on of Proposed Plan To provide key agencies with an input to the scope/briefs of technical reports Meet/liaise with relevant key agencies and share proposed scope/briefs for comment. Prepara�on of masterplans and site briefs in To involve stakeholders, providing them with an opportunity for to Work with communi�es and developers to inform and develop area masterplans and development briefs for sites for
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13 PUBLIC Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity collabora�on with stakeholders inform the content of the proposed local development plan. inclusion in proposed local development plan. Ongoing engagement with statutory stakeholders, community councils, children and young people, disabled people, older people, local interest groups (e.g. natural and built environment groups), the development industry, land and property owners/managers and gypsy/travellers and travelling showpeople. To ensure statutory engagement requirements are met and that the proposed plan is informed by involving these groups. Con�nue to engage with all stakeholders through mee�ngs and events. Liaise with organisa�ons who will be responsible for ac�ons included in the Dra� Delivery Programme To ensure that organisa�ons are aware and suppor�ve of their role in delivering the local development plan. Mee�ngs with relevant organisa�ons. Publica�on and consulta�on on proposed local development plan – these ac�vi�es are scheduled to take place between January and April 2026 Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity Publish proposed local development plan for consulta�on, dra� strategic environmental assessment environmental report and dra� habitat regula�ons appraisal To involve communi�es and stakeholders by providing them with an opportunity to comment on the proposed local development plan. Publish proposed local development plan and assessment/appraisal documents for minimum 12-week consulta�on period. Make copy of proposed plan available online, in Council offices and libraries.
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14 PUBLIC Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity Publicise publica�on of plan through social media, press and posters and carry out statutory no�fica�ons. No�fy neighbours of sites proposed for development in the proposed plan. Atend mee�ng and events to publicise publica�on of proposed plan Liaise with stakeholders who are seeking modifica�ons to the proposed local development plan Consult with stakeholders to try and resolve representa�ons/objec�ons that are seeking changes to the proposed plan. Mee�ngs with individuals/organisa�ons that have submited representa�ons/objec�ons. Where appropriate use media�on to resolve different views. Examina�on and adop�on – these ac�vi�es are scheduled to take place between October 2027 and May 2028 Engagement Ac�vity Purpose Progress at October 2025 Future ac�vity Examina�on further informa�on requests The Reporter undertaking the examina�on may consult stakeholders and seek further informa�on to fully understand representa�ons. Where required, facilitate responses to further informa�on requests. Publish modifica�on report To inform par�cipants of recommended changes to the proposed plan. Publish modifica�on report and inform par�cipants. Publish adopted local development plan To inform par�cipants of the adop�on of the local development plan. Publish the plan and make available in Council offices and libraries. No�fy par�cipants and place a press advert.
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15 PUBLIC Engagement with children and young people – ac�vity up to October 2025 The Place Strategy team is working closely with Youth Services colleagues within the Council to facilitate par�cipa�on by children and young people in the prepara�on of the local development plan (LDP3). This has involved several mee�ngs with colleagues from each service, ini�ally to explain the requirement and benefit for children and young people involvement in the process, then to discuss the prac�cali�es of this. The ini�al engagement event was with Renfrewshire Youth Voice (htps://www.ryv.org.uk/about-us/), which includes members of the Sco�sh Youth Parliament. This discussion focused on how par�cipa�on with children and young people should be undertaken, and provided advice such that the place standard tool for children and young people would be a good way to engage, but that online surveys would not be likely to generate many responses. Based on this informa�on, contact with local secondary schools was made and engagement sessions arranged. A session plan based around the young person’s version of the place standard tool was designed in collabora�on with Youth Services colleagues, and delivered jointly to eight secondary schools (Renfrew HS, Johnstone HS, Gryffe HS, St Benedict’s HS, Gleniffer HS, St Andrew’s HS, Linwood HS & Park Mains HS) over this period. Sessions were atended by over 100 secondary school pupils. Informa�on was collected via maps, where par�cipants highlighted places they liked and disliked, via flipchart where place standard ques�ons were answered, and via the place standard wheel. Work is ongoing to digi�se the informa�on collected so that it can be beter recorded and more fully analysed. Engagement has also taken place at the Council ‘Summer of Fun’ camps. This focused on play with ques�ons around closest and favourite play parks, and where else children like to play. Children were engaged with at these sessions which were held in 6 loca�ons in Paisley, Linwood and Johnstone. 505 children and young people (under 18) completed surveys during the prepara�on of the play sufficiency assessment in May-June 2025. A combina�on of online surveys and teacher-facilitated classroom surveys was used, with different surveys made available to account for age and literacy level. Ques�ons included the availability of play opportuni�es, favourite play ac�vi�es, favourite play spaces, feelings of safety, and the a�tude of the community towards children and young people playing out. Media�on The Council will work with all stakeholders to discuss any issues which could lead to poten�al challenges/concerns throughout the plan prepara�on process. One method that can be used to support this is media�on, which can help aid discussions. The prepara�on of the Evidence Report will provide the opportunity for any concerns/disputes in the evidence base to be discussed and nego�ated. Media�on may also be used in the later stages of the plan prepara�on when the proposed plan is published and subject to further representa�ons. The Council will be open to considering any requests from stakeholders to use media�on, taking into account the poten�al benefits in terms of saving �me and cost, and fostering beter rela�onships going forward. This could be on an informal basis or through an independent third party.
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16 PUBLIC Contact us and follow us Mailing list – to be added to the local development plan mailing list, email us at localplanconsulta�on@renfrewshire.gov.uk, call us on 0300 300 0144, or write to us at Place Strategy, Renfrewshire Council, 4th Floor, Renfrewshire House, Paisley, PA1 1BR Social media – we will share updates on the Council’s Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook pages Website – latest updates and documents will be published on the LDP3 webpage Mee�ngs – if you would like a presenta�on or mee�ng on the local development plan, please get in touch via localplanconsulta�on@renfrewshire.gov.uk or 0300 300 0144.
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PUBLIC Appendix 2 2025 draft Participation Statement consultation responses Respondent Summary of comment Council response Renfrewshire resident There should be more consultation with local groups especially those trying to protect Renfrewshire’s green spaces A reference to local interest groups (e.g. natural and built environment groups) has been added to the Participation Statement. Renfrewshire resident Comments relating to concerns about Masterplan Consent Areas. The Development Plan Scheme/Participation Statement does not make reference to Masterplan Consent Areas, nor are any currently proposed in Renfrewshire. The respondent will be contacted to seek further clarity around their concerns. Bridge of Weir Community Council Concern that another ‘call for ideas’ could confuse residents in areas where local place plans are being prepared, as local place plan processes involve effort to generate ideas. The Council has already committed to a second round ‘call for ideas’ which has been welcomed by the development industry. Also, not all areas have a local place plan being prepared and a second ‘call for ideas’ will allow ideas for these areas to be submitted. The Thursday Club community group Concern around limited access that pensioners have to the internet and suggestion that drop-in events should be used. The Participation Statement refers to engaging with older people including through meetings and events. NewRiver REIT plc Important to involve key town centre stakeholders in engagement. Meetings, surveys and events appreciated. A reference to engagement with land and property owners/managers has been added to the Participation Statement. CALA Management Limited The publication of the 2024 call for ideas map added transparency to the process. An updated Development Plan Scheme is required owing to slippage in the programme. Noted An updated development Plan Scheme is submitted to 4 November 2025 Planning and Climate Change Policy Board for approval.
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PUBLIC Respondent Summary of comment Council response The creation of site briefs is useful and provide certainty for developers and landowners It is intended to include site briefs in the new local development plan, and this is referenced in the Participation Statement. Homes for Scotland Support the commitment to publish initial/draft assessments of proposed development sites. This will create a transparent process and generate more engagement. Welcome the commitment to work with communities and developers to inform masterplans and development briefs for sites in the proposed local development plan. Noted Noted Renfrewshire resident Dissatisfaction regarding suggested disregarding of residents’ opinions. Noted. The respondent will be contacted to discuss their concerns. Scottish Water responded to indicate it has no comment to make.