Tag: City Plan 2030

Development Planning Update

City Plan 2030 Update: Hearing

City Plan 2030 is reaching an important stage in its journey to being Edinburgh’s adopted local development plan.

The proposed City Plan 2030 was submitted to the Scottish Government for examination in December 2022.

A team of reporters from the Scottish Government’s Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) has been appointed; and the development plan examination began in February this year.

As part of the examination, a Hearing is scheduled to take place on 26-27 September 2023. Details of the Hearing including the agenda for the two days can be found on the DPEA’s website. The Hearing is open to attendance from members of the public.  If you would like to attend the hearing, please contact Morag Smith, DPEA case officer, to book your place call 0131 244 8173 or email Morag.Smith@gov.scot

Development Plan Scheme 2023

The most recent Development Plan Scheme was approved by Planning Committee on 13 September 2023. This provides a more detailed update on City Plan 2030.

City Plan 2040

As we approach the adoption of City Plan 2030, we need to start thinking about the next local development plan which will be City Plan 2040. The Development Plan Scheme outlines the early stages of City Plan 2040 which will be prepared under the new legislation and guidance which was published by the Scottish Government in May 2023.

There are three main stages to this new process:

1. Evidence Gathering

2. Plan Preparation

3. Delivery

We are currently at the Evidence Gathering stage.  The new Development Plan Scheme contains the draft Participation Statement which is one of the first steps. This is a summary of when and how the Council is likely to engage with the public on City Plan 2040.

We must seek the views of the public on the content of the Participation Statement so we will be starting an engagement exercise on the draft Participation Statement in October.

We’ll post further details on how to get involved. You can also join our mailing list for direct updates by getting touch at cityplan2040@edinburgh.gov.uk

Have your say on the future of West Edinburgh

Illustration featuring west Edinburgh landmarks, people travelling and playing as well as buildings, nature and trees.

We would like to hear your views on managing change and developments through three different but connected programmes:

The area to the west of Edinburgh is home to many people and is a place of work or study for others. With its key transport links, and major leisure, sport and cultural activities, it’s an important destination and hub for onward travel to the city, the surrounding region, Scotland and beyond.

We need to manage and coordinate future investment and development in the area to make sure that this growth is well coordinated and supported.

As well as shaping developments, our proposals will;

  • manage traffic and improve connections 
  • help tackle poverty and make sure growth supports everyone
  • help us to meet the city’s ambitious net-zero targets

How you can get involved:

  • get more details about the three programmes and give your views online at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/west-edinburgh
  • attend a webinar to find out more https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/west-ed-events/
  • speak to the teams in person on Wednesday 30 August 2023 between 3:30pm and 7:30pm in the Findhorn room in the Marriott Hotel, 111 Glasgow Rd, Edinburgh EH12 8NF (If you have any accessibility requirements, please email cityplan2030@edinburgh.gov.uk or call 0131 469 6163)

You may comment on any or all these programmes. See the website for closing dates for the consultations.

Your views will help us develop our plans going forward. We look forward to hearing from you!