Strategic Development Plan - Growth Strategy Consultation

The strategic plan that guides long-term development across Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians is currently in the first stages of being updated. A Main Issues Report has been prepared setting out the major challenges such as population growth, housing demand and environmental concerns, and how they might be dealt with. An easy read guide is available setting out the various issues and more details on the full SESPlan Main Issues Report Consultation can be found here. Portobello Community Council would like to hear your views on the Spatial Strategy which will direct where new development is likely to occur. It is expected that there will continue to be significant need and demand for new housing in the region. The preferred option is to accommodate a higher proportion of development close to Edinburgh where there is greatest demand. The three options set out below do not propose more or less growth than each other, just different ways it could be accommodated throughout the region. Please give us your views using the form below.