East Renfrewshire Council has extended the consultation period for its proposed Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3), giving residents, businesses and community groups extra time to submit their views.

At a council meeting on Wednesday 28 October, members agreed by majority to move the closing date from 22 December to 22 January 2027.

As part of the extension, council officers will seek to add further engagement opportunities during the consultation period, with details to be confirmed and announced in due course.

The current programme of drop-in sessions will proceed as planned across East Renfrewshire, offering opportunities to discuss the proposed plan and ask questions directly to the council’s development planning team.

Residents can attend whichever session suits them best, with officers available to answer questions on all aspects of the proposed LDP3.

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All consultation materials, including how to make a formal representation, are available at eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/ldp3.

The proposed LDP3 adopts an infrastructure-first approach to guiding development over the next decade, planning for schools, healthcare and community facilities, transport and active travel, and parks and green spaces. It also outlines proposals for new homes and businesses, biodiversity improvements and areas to be protected from development.

Following the consultation, representations will be assessed in detail, with a report and any recommendations scheduled to go before Councillors during 2027.

Council Leader Owen O'Donnell said: "Community engagement is absolutely vital as we develop the next Local Development Plan. We have heard from many residents and communities who told us they needed more time to consider the proposals and make their views known. We have listened to that feedback, and extending the consultation until 22 January gives people that additional time. These proposals will help shape East Renfrewshire for years to come, so it's important that people have the time and opportunity to understand what is being proposed and have their say. We also want to look at what more we can do to support communities to engage with the process, and officers will now explore additional engagement opportunities during the extended consultation period. I would encourage everyone to take the opportunity to get involved and make their views heard."