The Structure Plan provides the high level vision for Dumfries and Galloway. Approved in 1999 and covering the whole region. It is a strategic document which sets the context for the more detailed Local Plans.

The Sructure Plan (along with the four Local Plans) is due to be replaced by a single New Local Development Plan but will continue to be valid until the new Plan is adopted. The  Development Plan Scheme [3Mb] sets out the proposed timetable for the adoption of the new Plan.

You can download the complete  Structure Plan [2Mb].

Alternatively, you can view the individual sections of the Structure Plan:

 Structure Plan Section 1 - Introduction [316kb]

 Structure Plan Section 2 - The Strategy [283kb]

 Structure Plan Section 3 - Guiding Development [641kb]

 Structure Plan Section 4 - Caring for the Environment [624kb]

 Structure Plan Section 5 - Servicing Development [434kb]

 Structure Plan Section 6 - Serving the Community [301kb]

 Structure Plan Section 7 - Implementation [215kb]

 Structure Plan Wind Energy Diagram [187kb]

 Structure Plan Forestry Strategy Diagram [54kb]

 Structure Plan Key Diagram [252kb]

Technical Papers

The Technical Papers accompany the Finalised Structure Plan, they consist of the following documents.

 Technical Paper No 1 - Deprivation Study [350kb]

 Technical Paper No 2 - Oil and Gas: The Irish Sea [951kb]

 Technical Paper No 4 - Preparation of Forestry Strategy Diagram [1014kb]

 Technical Paper No 5 - Preparation of Wind Energy Diagram [1Mb]

 Technical Paper No 6 - Identification of Regional Scenic Areas [646kb]

 Technical Paper No 7 - Update - Population, Housing and Economic Statistics [287kb]