A method for making a lithographic printing plate comprising development processing a laser beam exposed positive-working lithographic printing plate precursor comprising an aluminum support having thereon a heat-sensitive layer which contains a water-insoluble and alkali-soluble resin and an infrared absorbing agent and increases solubility in an alkaline aqueous solution upon being heated, using an automatic developing processor having a developing tank and a finishing gum-coating tank, wherein pH of a fresh solution for the finishing gum is adjusted to 4.5 or more.