New Local Plan
The Council is developing a new Local Plan. The document is like a blueprint for future development so that inevitable change can be managed carefully and thoughtfully. The Plan can also help us tackle Climate Change and improve biodiversity. The current Local Plan dates back to 1994 - it is one of the oldest in the country and needs to be replaced.
Draft Local Plan 2041 next steps
The new draft Local Development Scheme (Local Plan timetable) was updated in September 2024. The table setting out the key dates is reproduced below.
| Regulation 18 Consultation | Regulation 19 Pre - Submission Publication | Submission | Examination | Adoption | |
| Local Plan | July - Sep 2023 | Sep - Nov 2024 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2024 - Feb 2026 | March 2026 |
The full Local Development Scheme can be seen by clicking the button below.