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The º£½ÇÉçÇø and Bute Local Development Plan 2 was adopted on 28th February 2024, and replaces the º£½ÇÉçÇø and Bute Local Development Plan 2015 and its associated Supplementary Guidance (March 2016), and Supplementary Guidance 2 (December 2016).

Work has started on the º£½ÇÉçÇø and Bute Local Development Plan 3 which is expected to replace Local Development Plan 2 in 2029.

Marine planning, aquaculture, litter, conservation and coastal management and protection

The º£½ÇÉçÇø and Bute landscape wind energy capacity study 2017

Our Woodland and Forestry Strategy provides an picture of our forestry and woodland resources and related issues

Local Place Plans (LPPs) are a new way for local communities to become engaged in planning to help shape the places where the community lives, works and plays.

º£½ÇÉçÇø and Bute is a great place for many plants and animals. It has some of the best examples of a range of Land, Freshwater and Marine and Coastal Habitats and Species in the UK.

Assessment of the landscape character and scenic quality to outline the opportunities and constraints for (predominately) new housing development.

The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 (section 16E) requires all local Planning Authorities to prepare and maintain a list of anyone interested in acquiring land for self-build across their authority area. 

Designated core paths in º£½ÇÉçÇø and Bute.