Falkirk Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3)

Planning the future development of our area is an evidence-based process, guided by facts, research and public and stakeholder engagement. The gathering of evidence is the first key stage in the preparation of the Falkirk Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3) and involves the production of the Evidence Report.

In October 2024, the Council submitted the Falkirk LDP3 Evidence Report for its Gate Check review. As part of this review, a Scottish Government appointed reporter carried out an independent assessment of the report. The reporter issued their decision on 17 January 2025, and has deemed the report sufficient to enable the Council to proceed to prepare LDP3. They identified some minor matters in the report as 'advisories' where additional information or clarification would be beneficial. You can find the reporter's decision from the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division’s (or DPEA's) website. 

The Falkirk LDP3 Evidence Report and Consultation Feedback Report (Autumn 2023) overview how we engaged our stakeholders, and what they said, during the gathering of evidence.