What happens next
Now that the consultation period has ended, we will consider all the representations that are received and decide if it wishes to amend the Plan as a consequence. If no significant changes are proposed, a summary of all unresolved representations will be prepared and submitted to the Scottish Ministers.
Please note that we do not respond to representations individually, but set out our response through the Examination process as required under the legislation.
The Scottish Ministers will then appoint a Reporter to hold an Examination to consider these representations and the Reporter will provide recommendations to the Council on changes that should be made to the Plan. We are largely bound to take on board these recommendations before proceeding to adopt the Plan.
Once adopted, the East Ayrshire Local Development Plan 2 will supersede the East Ayrshire Local Development Plan (2017) and the East Ayrshire Minerals Local Development Plan (2020) to form the Development Plan for East Ayrshire.
It is anticipated that the examination will commence in late 2022 and last around nine months.
The Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2) has now been published for consultation which is open from Monday 23 May 2022 until 4pm on Friday 22 July 2022.
It gives every resident, business and organisation the opportunity to have an input into the future of development and planning decisions in East Ayrshire. This consultation includes the Stewarton Development Framework which forms part of LDP2.
This is a plan which looks at the whole area and outlines whether or not specific areas are suitable for future development, what types of development they are suitable for, and how this will affect the future environment, infrastructure and economic wellbeing of these areas.
Stewarton development framework
The development constraints surrounding Stewarton have been a key consideration from the earliest stages in the creation of the Plan.
During the Main Issues Report (PDF 67.89Mb) consultation period, a high volume of representations were submitted on issues relating to future development in Stewarton including capacity issues around infrastructure and services. In order to address these issues, the Proposed Plan pursues a managed approach to development in Stewarton.
We have worked closely with the Key Agencies Group (KAG) of public bodies and a range of stakeholders to establish the constraints, seek the views of local people and development solutions to meet the challenges faced by the town.
The approach is outlined within the Stewarton Development Framework (PDF 1.91Mb) and the Stewarton Shared Action Plan (PDF 249Kb) which forms supplementary guidance, which supports and supplements the Spatial Strategy of the Plan.
Frequently asked questions
To help answer any questions visit our frequently asked questions about the Stewarton Development Framework.
Consultation
The consultation was open from Monday 23 May 2022 until 4pm on Friday 22 July 2022.
Public events
Two bookable events will take place at the Stewarton Area Centre:
You can book a 15 minute slot to discuss the Plan and Strategy with the Local Plan team.
Stay connected
To get regular updates about the progress of this consultation, visit Stay Connected and select the Stewarton Development Framework Consultations topic.