Lochwinnoch Local Place Plan
What do you think about Lochwinnoch and its future? Renfrewshire Council is making a 10-year regional Development Plan. We are creating our own Local Place Plan (LPP) to tell the council what we think about our village’s future to shape the wider Development Plan. Your views will help us write the LPP and make visible community aims for the future.
Our survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit their comments. There are still opportunities to get involved in the upcoming community meetings. Sign up for our LPP newsletter for all the latest on the Lochwinnoch Local Place Plan.
What is a Local Place Plan (LPP?)
What is a Local Place Plan?
An LPP is our community’s vision for the development and use of land in Lochwinnoch.
For example, this could be our community’s thoughts on;
- What type, quality, and quantity of new homes are needed in Lochwinnoch?
- Suggested projects to help our place become more sustainable and deal with the impacts of climate change
- Big ideas to help make Lochwinnoch a liveable place for all its residents.
Who is creating our LPP?
Lochwinnoch Community Council and the Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust are leading the work.
But it’s your plan! We want to include ideas from everyone who has a connection to the village and its surrounds- residents, community groups, and local businesses.
How will we create it?
1.
Research
(✓Complete)
We will gather information about what is happening in the area.
2.
Talk to You
We will hold community discussions to hear your ideas
3.
Share Ideas
Ideas shared at stage 2 will be analysed to help shape ideas. We will share for further feedback.
4.
Write the Plan
We will put everything together into a draft document
5.
Final Check
We will share the draft document for one last round of comments before sending it to the council.
We aim to finish the final Local Place Plan by March 31, 2026.
What is a Community Action Plan (CAP)?
A Local Place Plan is about the land and buildings.
A Community Action Plan (CAP) is about everything else!
A CAP deals with practical community projects like:
- Organising events
- Improving community services
- Environmental projects
- And much more!
Some of your great ideas might be better for a CAP than the LPP. We will note them all down and may create a CAP after the LPP is finished.
How to Get Involved
Your voice is essential!
We will keep you updated and ask for your input through:
Surveys (Now complete)
Community
Discussions
Newsletters & Social Media
Our Website
To keep up with the latest, sign up for our Lochwinnoch Local Place Plan newsletter here
OR follow us on social media
Community Discussions
Please join us for our Community Discussions in November to help shape your vision for Lochwinnoch for the next 10 years. We are hosting themed sessions to delve deeper into your issues and ideas raised in the Local Place Plan Survey.
Community Discussion 1
Getting around Lochwinnoch & the Impact of Flooding
Wed 12th of November
2-4 pm
The Library
Community Discussion 2
Future Housing in
Lochwinnoch
Fri 14th of November
2-4 pm
The McKillop
Community Discussion 3
Improving our Buildings & Natural Spaces
Wed 19th of November
6-8 pm
Bowling Club
Community Discussion 4
Exploring the Future of Lochwinnoch
Fri 21st of November
6-8 pm
Bowling Club
Key Dates
Planning & Research: September – October 2025 (Survey Complete)
Community Meetings: November 2025
Drafting the Plan: January 2026
Feedback on the Draft: February 2026
Final Plan Submitted: March 2026
Have your Say!
Our survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond. Comments submitted are still available to view padlet.com/lochwinnochtrust/lpp
The survey was launched using an app called Padlet. We asked you to pin your comments anywhere on a map of Lochwinnoch.
- What do you like?
- What don’t you like?
- Is there something that could be improved?
- Have you got a unique idea?
Our online survey closed on October 17, 2025. The comments submitted can be viewed by following the link above.
Contact us
Please feel free to contact us for more information info@lochwinnochtrust.org.uk