Last day for say on plan
Today is the last day for members of the public to comment on the new local development plan.
Comments on Perth and Kinross Council’s second local development plan (LDP2) will be welcomed up until the end of the day on Friday, February 2.
The plan will eventually provide the framework for future planning decisions by the local authority, with recommendations of how many houses should be built, and where.
The plans can be viewed and commented on online at www. pkc.gov.uk/proposedLDP2
A spokesperson for the local authority said:“The proposed plan provides a framework for development in the Perth and Kinross area and this is the final chance to comment before the plan is sent to Scottish Ministers.
“The representation period opened on December 2 and there have been 10 public information events throughout the Perth and Kinross area along with training sessions for community councils. Events have been well attended and promoted wide ranging discussions.”
The spokesperson continued:“The public continue to have the opportunity to make representations on the proposed plan until February 2 by telling the council what they support in the proposed plan or what changes they would like to see made.
“All representations on the proposed plan are being recorded and will be made available to Scottish Ministers. previous LDP2 consultation A
“The Ministers will then appoint a reporter to examine the representations. As a result of the examination the reporter will then recommend changes to the proposed plan.”
Email and online submissions will be welcomed until 11.59pm tonight, with hand delivered responses being accepted at Pullar House in Perth’s Kinnoull Street until 5pm.