Resources
We have prepared the following resources to help with producing a Local Place Plan:
Other organisations have published guides, advice and other information below;
- Planning Aid Scotland’s
There is no specific funding available to prepare Local Place Plans. However, you can find funding sources and help from charities who help communities improve their local places.
As Local Place Plans are community led, we can’t be directly involved. However, we can provide guidance and support.
The tool can help you to engage with your community and structure conversations as you develop your plan.
If you are a community council, the helps community councils create their Local Place Plans. The software is free for one year for any community council.
Census provides detailed census data and overviews by area. provides mapped census data.
Our holds planning and environmental information on every area within the City of Edinburgh.