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.
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Thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers from the Development Trust membership, a PH8 plan was submitted to Perth and Kinross Council on 6 May 2025. This document is the result of extensive consultation with the community.
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.
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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.
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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
