Stages
The production of a Local Plan involves multiple stages – from evidence gathering to public consultation with communities and stakeholders, examination, and adoption.
Initial Engagement & Evidence Preparation
Initial stage of consultation and a call for sites addendum to inform the preparation of the Local Plan evidence base and Draft Local Plan.
Draft Plan
Consultation on a regulation 18 Draft Local Plan, which includes preferred policies and site allocations, based on the findings from the initial engagement stage.
Pre-Submission Local Plan
Regulation 19 consultation on the Proposed Submission Local Plan and supporting evidence. This is the version the council intend to submit to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination.
Submission & Examination
The plan is formally submitted to the Secretary of State for examination by an independent planning inspector.
Modifications & Inspectors Report
A series of modifications may be identified through the examination process and will be consulted on prior to the publication of the Inspectors Report.
Adoption
The plan will be reported to Full Council to be formally adopted and will be used to determine planning applications.