A consultation period has begun on South Lanarkshire's new Local Development Plan.

Following its committee approval in May, the Local Development Plan 2 will replace the existing plan.

It will be available for an eight week period and can be accessed via the online consultation portal as well as in local libraries.

Proposed new development sites and local nature reserves have been mapped out in the document.

It also seeks to ensure developments are sustainably located; the use of vacant and derelict land is maximised; and to utilise renewable energy resources.


Following consultation, a series of reports will be prepared and submitted to the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) with a view to a public inquiry being held early in 2019.

Councillor Alistair Fulton, Chair of the council's Planning Committee, said: "The South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2 promotes the continued growth and regeneration of South Lanarkshire, whilst at the same time protecting and enhancing the environment. The plan builds on the first South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan by continuing with the programme of house building in the Community Growth Areas and encouraging the development of Masterplan and Development Framework sites. In addition, new projects such as City Deal and the council's own house building programme, have been identified as key priorities for us over the next few years."

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