Local Development & Land Use Plan – Call for Land, Sites & Ideas

What is this? 

We are preparing a new plan that will guide where development happens and how land is used in the National Park from 2028 onwards. 

At this early stage, we are inviting people to put forward land, sites and ideas to help inform that plan. This could include ideas for development, land management, nature restoration, climate action, or other ways land could be used or protected. 

This is an early opportunity to help shape the plan. No decisions are being made at this stage – we’re listening and gathering ideas and suggestions. 

 Is this for me? 

This call is open to anyone with an interest in the National Park, including: 

• Landowners  

• Developers  

• Farmers, land and estate managers 

• Businesses 

• Community groups 

• Individuals  

You do not need to be a planning expert. 

Your idea does not need to be fully worked up or costed. 

What can I submit? 

You can use this opportunity to submit: 

• Land or sites that could be considered for future development 

• Land for various uses, such as nature restoration, woodland creation, flood management or climate action 

• Ideas or suggestions, including policy ideas or opportunities we should consider 

You can submit one or more of these. 

What this doesn’t mean?

Submitting land, a site or an idea does not mean it will automatically be taken forward or approved. 

All responses will be included in a Site Assessment process.  

There will be further public consultation before any final decisions are made when we publish the Proposed Plan in 2027. 

What happens after I submit? 

Once the submission period closes: 

• We will review all submissions following the same site assessment template 

• Land, sites and ideas will be assessed to understand opportunities and constraints 

• This will help shape a draft spatial strategy for the National Park (a map-based plan that helps decide what should happen where) 

• There will be further opportunities to comment as the new plan develops 

When can I take part? 

The Call for Land, Sites and Ideas is open for 12 weeks from the 29th January to the 23rd April 2026.  

All submissions must be received by the 23rd April 2026.  

How to submit 

You can submit your proposals using our online form. 

If you are not able to complete the online form, we can help you take part in another way, please contact us at LocalDevPlan2@lochlomond-trossachs.org