A Local Place Plan for Stepps and District
Local Place Plans are part of the Government’s wider work on planning reform. They offer the opportunity for a community led, collaborative approach to creating great local places.
Local Place Plans can support community aspirations on the big challenges such as responding to the global climate emergency and tackling inequalities.
It is vital that local people have the opportunity to engage and have a positive influence in the future planning of development in their area.
A Local Place Plan must fulfil the following criteria:​
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be prepared by a community body
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be a proposal as to the development or use of land
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fulfil the legal requirements set out in the 1997 Act and the 2021 Regulations
Stepps and District Community Council (as a recognised community body) has registered its interest in preparing a Local Place Plan for its boundary area with North Lanarkshire Council.
The planning system makes decisions about future development and the use of land in our towns, cities and countryside. It decides where development should happen, where it should not and how development affects its surroundings. ​
Once complete, our Local Place Plan will influence local planning policy and guide community development in our area.
Your views will help identify the priorities, ideas and issues that matter most to people living and working in Stepps and its surrounding area.
Have your say – and help shape a stronger future for Stepps and District.
What is a Local Place Plan?
A Local Place Plan will highlight what matters most to local residents on matters such as:​
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conservation of the natural/built environment
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wildlife and biodiversity preservation
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retaining, improving, and expanding quality open space and play facilities and community assets
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local initiatives for the promotion of active travel, streets and roads
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sites for housing, including affordable housing
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local economy and infrastructure
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improvements in the local area
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local heritage and community assets
​ What does a Local Place Plan do?
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A Local Place Plan acts as a living document to be referenced in decision making by statutory bodies, community organisations, landowners and business.
It will reflect the values, vision, and aspirations of our community and ensure that local voices are heard where it matters most.
​ What is the procedure and process?
Community engagement is central to the process. The collation of consultation responses will inform and shape the draft Local Place Plan. The draft Local Place Plan will be published for public consultation. This will include Elected Members, MP and MSP and all active adjoining Community Councils.
This will be communicated to them via an Information Notice. The final Local Place Plan will be submitted to the local authority.​​​​
Step Up and Have Your Say for Stepps and District
*SCAN the QR Codes to full survey and 3 wishes survey.
*FOLLOW the links to full survey and 3 wishes survey.
*POST your 3 wishes card at these locations - Stepps Co-op, Colliery Café, Delrico’s Café, Stepps Library, Stepps Parish Church, St Joseph’s Church, Behind the Scenes Hairdresser, Cardowan Community Meadow Hub​.
Full Survey
3 Wishes Survey
* IN PERSON EVENT coming soon.
Look out for details.
