Planning policy

The Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2 was adopted on 28th February 2024, and replaces the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 2015 and its associated Supplementary Guidance (March 2016), and Supplementary Guidance 2 (December 2016).

Work is underway on the Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3) which is expected to replace Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) in 2029.

Work is now underway to develop the Helensburgh Strategic Development Framework (HSDF) which will guide sustainable development over the next 20 to 40 years and directly inform the LDP3 spatial strategy.

Work is now underway to develop the Oban Strategic Development Framework which will guide sustainable development over the next 20 to 40 years and directly inform the production of the next Local Development Plan (LDP3).

Find our more about local living, 20-minute neighbourhoods, and our Local Living tool which identifies facilities and services in each area to support place-based planning.

Marine planning, aquaculture, litter, conservation and coastal management and protection

The Argyll and Bute landscape wind energy capacity study 2017

Our Woodland and Forestry Strategy provides an picture of our forestry and woodland resources and related issues

Local Place Plans (LPPs) are a new way for local communities to become engaged in planning to help shape the places where the community lives, works and plays.

Argyll and Bute is a great place for many plants and animals. It has some of the best examples of a range of Land, Freshwater and Marine and Coastal Habitats and Species in the UK.

Assessment of the landscape character and scenic quality to outline the opportunities and constraints for (predominately) new housing development.

The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 (section 16E) requires all local Planning Authorities to prepare and maintain a list of anyone interested in acquiring land for self-build across their authority area. 

Designated core paths in Argyll and Bute