Welcome to the online hub for North Ayrshire’s third Local Development Plan, LDP3.
We are preparing a new long-term spatial plan for North Ayrshire and need your input to create a plan that is place-based, people-centred and delivery-focused.
Find out more about LDP3, sign up for e-mail updates and most importantly share your views and opinions below
About the project
News
Gate Check Completed
Our Evidence Report has been found to be sufficient, and we can now progress to preparing the Proposed Plan.The first stage in preparing North Ayrshire’s third Local Development Plan, LDP3, is the Evi
Evidence Report Approved
A significant milestone was reached this week in the preparation of North Ayrshire's third Local Development Plan (LDP3) when, on Tuesday 9 December 2025, the Local Development Plan Committee approved
Play Sufficiency Assessment Published
Thank you to everyone who shared their views on play opportunities in North Ayrshire.We are pleased to say that the Planning Service has published a Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) that covers the w
Call for Ideas launched
Individuals, community bodies, organisations, landowners and developers are invited to submit their ideas for what should be included in North Ayrshire's third Local Development Plan, LDP3. This may
Evidence Papers – Environment and Housing
North Ayrshire Council is preparing its third Local Development Plan, LDP3. To inform the Evidence Report for LDP3 we have published two background papers on the issues of housing and the environment.
North Ayrshire Place Profiles
To support the work of preparing an Evidence Report, six ‘Place Profiles’, one for each of North Ayrshire’s localities (Arran, Garnock Valley, Irvine, Kilwinning, North Coast and Cumbraes and the Thre
Drop in and share views on Local Development Plans
A series of events are taking place as part of the extensive consultation into North Ayrshire’s latest Local Development Plan.North Ayrshire Council issued its second Local Development Plan (LDP) in 2
Play Sufficiency Assessment Survey
North Ayrshire Council are preparing a Play Sufficiency Assessment to assess the suitability of play opportunities in North Ayrshire. The assessment is required to inform North Ayrshire’s 3rd Local De
LDP Evidence Reports and the Private Sector
The Strategic Planning team at North Ayrshire Council are continuing with the preparation of a new local development plan for the area. The first stage in this process is an Evidence Report. As set ou
Update on Local Development Plan 3 Preparation
We have published an update on the preparation of North Ayrshire's third Local Development Plan, LDP3.On Wednesday 23th November, the North Ayrshire's Planning Committee adopted the 2023 'Development
Communities Encouraged to Participate in Scottish Government Consultation
Effective community engagement is an essential part of local development plan preparation. The Scottish Government have published drafted guidance on how planning authorities can comply with their leg
Help shape how we involve you in the preparation of LDP3
We are preparing a new long-term spatial plan, North Ayrshire’s third Local Development Plan (LDP3) This plan will be people-centred: putting people and communities at the heart of the plan, meeting
The Library: Not just about books
Upcoming Event Join us on Tuesday 23rd May between 10am & 1pmat Irvine Library to share your views on Your Place and find out more about the preparation of the third Local Development Plan.
What is a 20-minute Neighbourhood?
A key aim of the third Local Development Plan will be to support local living. Local living and 20-minute neighbourhoods can help to deliver the healthy, sustainable, and resilient places required to
Draft Development Brief Consultation Launched: Former Kerelaw School and Kerelaw South Sites
North Ayrshire Council’s Planning service has produced extra guidance relating to land surrounding the former Kerelaw School site in the North of Stevenston. The guidance, which we are calling a de
Upcoming Workshops: Local Landscape Designations Review
We are currently seeking views to find out where our important landscapes are and why they are special across North Ayrshire as part of our review of local landscape designations. We welcome stories
How good is your place?
In this first stage of preparing a new Local Development Plan (LDP) for North Ayrshire, we are asking communities to think about the places they live, work and visit using a tool called the Place Stan
Council start work on next Local Development Plan
THE strategy that defines and shapes where future development of land and property will take place across our communities is being updated.North Ayrshire Council issued its second Local Development Pl
Background
North Ayrshire's third Local Development Plan
Find out more about the Local Development Plan process.
Draft Development Plan Scheme
This draft Development Plan Scheme sets out North Ayrshire Council’s latest programme for reviewing the Adopted Local Development Plan (LDP2) and preparing North Ayrshire’s third local development plan, LDP3. It includes the proposed timetable, outlines the key stages in the process and information on when consultation is likely to take place, how and with whom.
Place Profiles
Place profiles for North Ayrshire's six localities have been compiled to inform North Ayrshire’s next Local Development Plan, LDP3.
Call for Ideas
Submit your ideas for what should be included in our third Local Development Plan, LDP3.
Your Place Survey
Have your say on the future of North Ayrshire! Tell us how you feel about your place.
Timeline
Your Place
Your Ideas
Proposed Plan
Examination
Adoption
Meet the team
North Ayrshire Council's Strategic Planning team are responsible for the preparation of the Local Development Plan.
The planning team has statutory responsibility for planning matters within the local authority boundary.
North Ayrshire Council will use information from this website to inform the plan-making process of preparing the third local development plan.
Contact Team
The Strategic Planning team can be contacted directly via email or telephone. For general updates of what's going on within North Ayrshire please view the Facebook and Twitter page.
Timeline
Your Place
Your Ideas
Proposed Plan
Examination
Adoption
News
Gate Check Completed
Our Evidence Report has been found to be sufficient, and we can now progress to preparing the Proposed Plan.The first stage in preparing North Ayrshire’s third Local Development Plan, LDP3, is the Evi
Evidence Report Approved
A significant milestone was reached this week in the preparation of North Ayrshire's third Local Development Plan (LDP3) when, on Tuesday 9 December 2025, the Local Development Plan Committee approved
Play Sufficiency Assessment Published
Thank you to everyone who shared their views on play opportunities in North Ayrshire.We are pleased to say that the Planning Service has published a Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) that covers the w
Call for Ideas launched
Individuals, community bodies, organisations, landowners and developers are invited to submit their ideas for what should be included in North Ayrshire's third Local Development Plan, LDP3. This may
Evidence Papers – Environment and Housing
North Ayrshire Council is preparing its third Local Development Plan, LDP3. To inform the Evidence Report for LDP3 we have published two background papers on the issues of housing and the environment.
North Ayrshire Place Profiles
To support the work of preparing an Evidence Report, six ‘Place Profiles’, one for each of North Ayrshire’s localities (Arran, Garnock Valley, Irvine, Kilwinning, North Coast and Cumbraes and the Thre
Drop in and share views on Local Development Plans
A series of events are taking place as part of the extensive consultation into North Ayrshire’s latest Local Development Plan.North Ayrshire Council issued its second Local Development Plan (LDP) in 2
Play Sufficiency Assessment Survey
North Ayrshire Council are preparing a Play Sufficiency Assessment to assess the suitability of play opportunities in North Ayrshire. The assessment is required to inform North Ayrshire’s 3rd Local De
LDP Evidence Reports and the Private Sector
The Strategic Planning team at North Ayrshire Council are continuing with the preparation of a new local development plan for the area. The first stage in this process is an Evidence Report. As set ou
Update on Local Development Plan 3 Preparation
We have published an update on the preparation of North Ayrshire's third Local Development Plan, LDP3.On Wednesday 23th November, the North Ayrshire's Planning Committee adopted the 2023 'Development
Communities Encouraged to Participate in Scottish Government Consultation
Effective community engagement is an essential part of local development plan preparation. The Scottish Government have published drafted guidance on how planning authorities can comply with their leg
Help shape how we involve you in the preparation of LDP3
We are preparing a new long-term spatial plan, North Ayrshire’s third Local Development Plan (LDP3) This plan will be people-centred: putting people and communities at the heart of the plan, meeting
The Library: Not just about books
Upcoming Event Join us on Tuesday 23rd May between 10am & 1pmat Irvine Library to share your views on Your Place and find out more about the preparation of the third Local Development Plan.
What is a 20-minute Neighbourhood?
A key aim of the third Local Development Plan will be to support local living. Local living and 20-minute neighbourhoods can help to deliver the healthy, sustainable, and resilient places required to
Draft Development Brief Consultation Launched: Former Kerelaw School and Kerelaw South Sites
North Ayrshire Council’s Planning service has produced extra guidance relating to land surrounding the former Kerelaw School site in the North of Stevenston. The guidance, which we are calling a de
Upcoming Workshops: Local Landscape Designations Review
We are currently seeking views to find out where our important landscapes are and why they are special across North Ayrshire as part of our review of local landscape designations. We welcome stories
How good is your place?
In this first stage of preparing a new Local Development Plan (LDP) for North Ayrshire, we are asking communities to think about the places they live, work and visit using a tool called the Place Stan
Council start work on next Local Development Plan
THE strategy that defines and shapes where future development of land and property will take place across our communities is being updated.North Ayrshire Council issued its second Local Development Pl
Proposals
Potential Development Sites
DB33TT - Ardeer Peninsula
Site for Business and Industry
DH2GV - Muirend Street, Kilbirnie
Site for Housing Development - 65 dwellings
DH7GV - 6 Wilson Street, Beith
Site for Housing Development - 5 dwellings
DH8GV - Glebe
Site for Housing Development - 79 dwellings
DH10TT - East of Dalry Road, Ardrossan
Site for Housing Development - 60 dwellings
DH11TT - West of Sorbie Road, Ardrossan
Site for Housing Development - 600 dwellings
DH15K - West of Priory Wynd, Kilwinning
Site for Housing Development - 20 dwellings
DH16TT - Greenhead Holdings, Stevenston
Site for Housing Development
DH19A - West of Main Street, Shiskine
Site for Housing development - 5 dwellings
DH23TT - Lundholm Road, Stevenston
Site for Housing Development - 185 dwellings
DH25NC - Quarter Farm, Largs
Site for Housing Development - 36 dwellings
DH27A - South of Ardmhor House, Whiting Bay
Site for Housing development - 13 dwellings
Team
Let's introduce you to the team
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North Ayrshire Council's Strategic Planning team are responsible for the preparation of the Local Development Plan.
The planning team has statutory responsibility for planning matters within the local authority boundary.
North Ayrshire Council will use information from this website to inform the plan-making process of preparing the third local development plan.