Public Services
In Dunblane there is always a large number of development projects being planned; some of these will lead to planning applications being submitted to the Council.
Planning Applications
Find an Application : If you have a reference number, you can access information on a planning application on the Council’s website.
Tell Me Scotland : You can also check up on Planning Notices on Tell Me Scotland.
Local Development Plan
The Local Development Plan defines the priorities for future development and will have major implications for Dunblane. General information on the LDP can be accessed here.
Scottish Reporters' LDP Examination Report : March 2014 The full Report is available here. An extract relating to Dunblane is available here
The Stirling Local Development Plan was adopted in September 2014. It covers the period to 2024 Read about it here
Stirling Local Development Plan : Update for Communities – July 2015 Work has already begun on a new plan that will replace the LDP adopted in 2014. In August 2015, the Council published a Main Issues Report. The Main Issues Report was approved for consultation by the Council in June 2015 and is the first formal stage in preparing a new Local Development Plan. It is an important opportunity for everyone to shape this new plan. Read the Update The LDP consultation for Dunblane was held on 22 August 2015 in the Dunblane Centre.
Dunblane Convenience Retail Study - read more
Open Space Strategy - read more
Local Housing Strategy - read more
Dunblane is served by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's East of Scotland HQ. The fire station is located on Anderson Street.
The fire station in Dunblane has been operating since April 1954 but was refurbished and extended in 1994. The Station Manager has responsibility for the station and its crew of seven retained firefighters, two Crew Managers and a Watch Manager. There is one fire appliance stationed in Dunblane, along with a 4x4 vehicle that tows an off-road all-terrain vehicle.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service provides free home fire safety checks - for further details, please visit www.firescotland.gov.uk where you can find lots of useful advice on fire safety and prevention, plus details of the Dunblane station.
Remember, for all emergencies, dial 999.
The Dunblane Police office is on the Perth Road; it serves the communities of Dunblane, Bridge of Allan and the University.
Information on local policing priorities can be found on Police Scotland's website pages for Forth Valley.
For non-urgent crime, you can contact the local police office by telephoning 101.
In an emergency always dial 999.
Police Scotland's Twitter & Facebook sites are not for reporting crime; they are not monitored 24/7.
Stirling Council is the local authority covering Dunblane, where there is a Local Office
Within the myStirling section of the Council website, you can control what information you want to receive, when and how.
Stirling Council
Dunblane's Library is accommodated in the historic Institute Building in the High Street. It was constructed in 1908.
Books And More Library Services The View Gallery
Access : The building has one disabled parking space immediately adjacent to the building. It also has a wheelchair ramp to the entrance.
Contact : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01786.823125 The Institute, High Street, Dunblane FK15 OER
Free Internet access is available at the library and we have 12 public access terminals. A terminal can be booked in advance and each user is entitled to two hours use per day. In addition to the Internet, you can use the library PCs for word processing, e-mailing and accessing our wide range of on-line databases. The library also holds regular I.T. & ME sessions, for more details click here
Exhibitions : The Library holds regular exhibitions in the View Gallery.
Toilets : The building is one of the town's Comfort Partners.
Opening Hours
Monday | 9.00am - 1.00pm | 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
Tuesday | 9.00am - 1.00pm | 2.00pm - 7.00pm |
Wednesday | 9.00am - midday | |
Thursday | 9.00am - 1.00pm | 2.00pm - 7.00pm |
Friday | 9.00am - 1.00pm | 2.00pm - 5.00pm |
Saturday | 9.30am - 12.30pm | |
Sunday | CLOSED |
These pages include Hospitals & GPs.
Other Health-related services, including Chemists, Dentists and Opticians, can be found at Health, Well-being & Caring