Consultation - West Lothian Open Space Strategy, Play Sufficiency Assessment and Forestry and Woodland Strategy
The Open Space Strategy sets out a vision and framework for protecting, improving and enhancing open spaces across West Lothian. The Play Sufficiency Assessment considers the provision, quality and accessibility of play opportunities for children and young people. The Forestry and Woodland Strategy sets out the Council's approach to protecting, managing and expanding woodland and forestry across West Lothian.
CONSULTATION - WEST LOTHIAN OPEN SPACE STRATEGY, PLAY SUFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT AND FORESTRY AND WOODLAND STRATEGY
The Council has prepared three draft documents relating to West Lothian's green spaces and outdoor environment and is inviting comments from the public and stakeholders.
The draft documents are:
Open Space Strategy (OSS) - sets out a vision and framework for protecting, improving and enhancing open spaces across West Lothian
Draft Open Space Strategy (PDF, 6 MB)(opens new window)
Draft Open Space Strategy GIS Mapping (opens new window)
Draft Open Space Strategy Audit database (Excel doc, 100 KB)(opens new window)
Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) - considers the provision, quality and accessibility of play opportunities for children and young people.
Draft Play Sufficiency Assessment (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
Draft Play Sufficiency Assessment GIS Mapping (opens new window)
Forestry and Woodland Strategy (FWS) - sets out the Council's approach to protecting, managing and expanding woodland and forestry across West Lothian.
Draft Forestry and Woodland Strategy 2027-2037 (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
Figure 1 - Existing Woodland (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
Figure 2 - Woodland of High Nature Conservation Value (PDF, 4 MB)(opens new window)
Figure 3 - Tree Equity Score (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
Figure 4 - Existing Canopy Cover (PDF, 3 MB)(opens new window)
Figure 5 - Opportunities for Woodland Expansion (PDF, 10 MB)(opens new window)
Figure 6 - Opportunities for New Native or Mixed Woodland (PDF, 6 MB)(opens new window)
Figure 7 - Opportunities for New Productive Forests (PDF, 4 MB)(opens new window)
HOW TO COMMENT.
We welcome comments on any aspect of the draft documents, including the findings, proposals, priorities and accompanying maps.
Where possible, please identify the relevant document and section, policy, proposal, map or location to which your comments relate.
To help us organise and consider responses, please submit separate responses for each document you wish to comment on.
· Open Space Strategy (OSS)
Please email your comments to wlldp@westlothian.gov.uk using the subject heading 'Open Space Strategy Consultation'.
· Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA)
Please email your comments to wlldp@westlothian.gov.uk using the subject heading 'Play Sufficiency Assessment Consultation'.
· Forestry and Woodland Strategy (FWS)
Please submit your comments using the online consultation survey - Forest and Woodland Strategy - Consultation Survey (opens new window).
The consultation will run for 12 weeks, closing on 8 February 2027
