The Local Place Plan
Local Place Plans (LPPs) are a type of plan introduced by the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019. LPPs give communities a statutory right to have their own policy proposals for the development and use of land taken into account by the planning system.
Thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers from the community, the Dunkeld, Birnam & District Development Trust, and the Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council, supported by Perth & Kinross Council, a draft PH8 Local Place Plan was submitted to Perth and Kinross Council on 6 May 2025. This document was the result of extensive consultation with the community. Following feedback from Perth & Kinross Council the final document is being completed and will hopefully soon be adopted and registered with the PKC planning authority.
Update July 2026 - This revised draft has been completed at the behest of PKC, adding more presentational detail in the form of additional maps and an analysis against the National Planning Framework, but has not changed the content of the document in regard to the original consultation process and subsequent data analysis.
Vision for PH8
"Dunkeld, Birnam and surrounding communities are thriving, well connected, safe and resilient, with a healthy, flourishing and accessible natural environment. Transitioning towards self sufficiency in energy and as a model for locally grown food, residents and visitors alike are housed in appropriate, affordable and suitably sited accommodation, with access to a rich variety of shops and services.
Our communities offer sites for sustainable and vibrant business and third/ charitable sector activity, adding to the richness of heritage and history which make this place so unique.
Our citizens have opportunities to live active and healthy lives, with the fabric of our community underpinned by a sound, representative and community minded model of civic governance."
Dunkeld, Birnam & District
