An eight-week consultation period is to begin in mid-November following the approval of Clackmannanshire's Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP).

The Council is also to consult on an Open Space Strategy produced and approved alongside the LDP.

The plans set out a robust approach to land use planning and development, providing a clear long-term vision for the future development of an area. It also represents the Council's position in terms of the policies it wishes to adopt, plus the sites and projects it wishes to promote and support. It looks to guide and shape the future use and development of the land in the area for the next two decades, and requires to be reviewed at least every five years.

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The Proposed LDP follows on from consultation on a Main Issues Report (MIR) in early 2011. This was the first major step in the process and the first stage of public involvement in its preparation.

Alongside the Main Issues Report, the Council also consulted on an Open Space Framework which sought opinions on key topics including woodland, allotments and food production, accessibility to open space, management and maintenance of open space, and habitat networks.

An Open Space Audit and Strategy has been developed in order to provide a co-ordinated, strategic and long term approach to the provision and management of high quality, accessible open spaces and this is being consulted on at the same time as the Proposed LDP. Comments received will be considered in preparing the finalised Strategy which will be reported back to Council for final approval.

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."

(JP/CD)