Local Place Plan

Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust and Old Town Community Council are preparing a Local Place Plan - a community-led document that will influence how Edinburgh's planning policies apply to our area. 

What is a Local Place Plan? 

A Local Place Plan is a community-led document outlining the community's vision and proposals for their area. 

What have we done so far? 

Over April, May and June, we have engaged with the local community including people who live and/or work in the Old Town and people who visit often on what they like and don't like about the Old Town, what they feel is missing and what they want to protect or change. We have done this through an online survey, a number of drop in events as well as through speaking to people in the streets. 

Next steps

We are currently analysing the data and will share a draft plan at the end of August 2026 for review. 

Please get in touch if you would like us to send you the draft plan when it is ready.