Where should new homes, businesses and essential infrastructure be supported in the years ahead?
People across Argyll and Bute are being invited to help inform future planning by sharing their views on the latest evidence for the area’s next Local Development Plan.
The Council is preparing the Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3), which is expected to replace the current Local Development Plan 2 in 2029, and will help guide future development across Argyll and Bute.
An important first step is developing the Evidence Report. This brings together data, research and local knowledge to build a clear picture of the area now and the issues it may face in the future. This evidence will then help inform the policies and proposals within LDP3.
Following engagement on the first nine topic papers earlier this year, residents, community groups, businesses and other organisations are now being asked to check whether the information in the latest papers is accurate and complete.
The latest topics cover:
- Coastal development, flood risk and water management
- Rural development and tourism
- Infrastructure, including digital communication, leisure, culture and community facilities, cemeteries and water
The Evidence Report will help establish what Argyll and Bute needs to plan for, before the proposed LDP3 considers where future development should take place.
Councillor Gordon Blair, Policy Lead for Planning and Regulatory Services, said: “The Local Development Plan 3 will help guide how Argyll and Bute grows and develops over the coming decades, including where homes, businesses, services and infrastructure are located.
“To make the right decisions for the future, we need to make sure they are based on accurate and comprehensive evidence. I would encourage anyone with an interest in the future of Argyll and Bute to look at the latest topic papers and let us know if there is anything we need to consider.”
The engagement period runs from 9 November until 21 December 2026.
Find out more about LDP3, read the topic papers and find out how to submit feedback on the Council website.
