An eight-week consultation period on a Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP) for Clackmannanshire is to begin on Friday (15 November).

The proposed LDP sets out the Council's position in terms of the policies it wishes to adopt, as well as the different sites and projects it wishes to support and promote. It is also used as a guide for the future use and development of land in the area for the next two decades.

The LDP provides a robust, plan-led approach to land use planning and development, setting out a clear, concise, long-term vision for the future development of an area and providing relevant and up to date policy guidance.


As part of the feedback the local authority wishes to hear, community engagement events will take place at Alloa Town Hall on Wednesday 27 November from 3pm-8pm and at Devonvale Hall on Saturday 30 November from 10am-1pm. Along with Council officers, representatives from other agencies will be available to ask about planning and related concerns.

Enterprise and Environment Convener, Councillor Donald Balsillie said: "Local people are very passionate and proud of their area and Clackmannanshire in general. Your feedback will help us to ensure future developments in Clackmannanshire are sustainable and enhance our areas environment and sense of place."

The consultation will run until 5pm on 10 January 2014.

(JP/IT)