Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement

Timetable

The table below shows our proposed timetable for the whole Local Development Plan process.

Key stages	Timetable - Quarter	Engagement
Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement (Reviewed and published annually)	Q1 2023/24 Q2 2023/24	We published a draft Participation Statement seeking the views of the public on the how we intend to consult and engage on LDP3, how they think they can support the plan preparation and what effective forms of engagement are appropriate. The responses received have been reflected in the approved version below.
Local Development Plan 3 formal launch	Q2 2023/24	Before issuing the invite, we will contact community bodies to advise on the LPP (Local Place Plan) opportunities and process. This will include the creation of an online toolkit.
Evidence Report	Q1 2023/24 to Q2 2024/25	Stakeholder consultation and engagement will be key to this stage. We will carry out early engagement to ensure the Evidence Report is informed by the views and lived experience of those who live, work and have an interest in South Lanarkshire. We will use the evidence gathered to clearly inform what to plan for before the Proposed Plan looks at where development should take place.
Gate check	Submission Q2 2024/25 Discharged Q3 2024/25	None by the council. However, the Reporter appointed to carry out the Gate check may ask any person for further information to aid their assessment of the Evidence Report.
Proposed Local Development Plan including Delivery Programme	Q4 2024/25 Q4 2025/26 to Q1 2026/27	The call for ideas will be an invitation open to everyone to propose ideas for any aspect of the new local development plan including local policy/guidance and land allocations. Statutory consultation of minimum 12 weeks to allow any representations from stakeholders, including the general public, which seek to make changes to the plan. This stage will include targeted engagement with key stakeholders and communities most affected by the proposals.
Modification of the Proposed Local Development Plan	Q2 2026/27	The Regulations state that there is no requirement to invite comment on the Modification Report.
Examination	Q3 2026/27 Q2 2027/28	None by the council. However, the Reporter appointed to carry out the Examination may ask any person for further information to aid their consideration of the proposed plan. Notice of the report and its publication will be sent by the reporter to anybody who made unresolved representations on the Proposed Plan
Adoption	Q3 2027/28
Post-Adoption Monitoring and Delivery Programme	Q3 2030/2031