Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement (DPS)
The Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement (DPS) is updated and published (at least) once a year.
The DPS explains what a Development Plan is, outlines the council's intended programme for preparing and consulting on the next Local Development Plan (LDP2) and includes a Participation Statement - a guide on how and when the public can engage with the process.
Development Plan Scheme 2026
The proposed timetable for producing a new LDP was agreed by the council on 3 March 2026, Development Plan Scheme and Participation Statement DPS 2026.
If you have any queries about DPS 2026 please do not hesitate to contact the DP&E team at wlldp@westlothian.gov.uk or Development Planning and Environment, West Lothian Council, Civic Centre, Howden South Road, Livingston, EH54 6FF
You can also complete the DPS 2026 FEEDBACK FORM (PDF, 727 KB)(opens new window)
NB. Please ensure that Adobe Reader is as up-to-date as possible and has permission to save this form before filling out. If it does not save, please physically print and send to us at the above address.
If you just want to provide comments on our service, please email the Development Planning & Environment team at wlldp@westlothian.gov.uk. You can also write to us at the above address.
This page was last updated: 4 March 2026
