Stages

Initial stage of consultation and a call for sites addendum to inform the preparation of the Local Plan evidence base and Draft Local Plan.

Notice of intention to prepare a Local Plan and the new Local Plan Timetable give advance notice to communities and stakeholders, explaining when and how they can take part in plan-making under the new system.

The scoping consultation stage presents an early opportunity to get involved and help shape a new Local Plan for North Lincolnshire.

Gateway 1 is a self-assessment which demonstrates how we got ready to prepare the new Local Plan. Once we pass through gateway 1 the formal 30 month timeframe to publish the Local Plan begins.

Consultation on the proposed content of the Local Plan, including the vision for the future of the area and measurable outcomes as well as details of evidence gathered to support the plan.

Gateway 2 is an assessment from the Planning Inspectorate to check that we are moving towards the preparation of a sound plan.

Consultation on the Proposed Submission Local Plan and supporting evidence. This is the version the council intend to submit to the Planning Inspectorate for gateway 3 before independent examination.

Gateway 3 is the final statutory gateway before submission; it involves the Planning Inspectorate assessing whether the plan is ready to be submitted for examination.

The plan is formally submitted to the Secretary of State for examination by an independent planning inspector.

A series of modifications may be identified through the examination process and will be consulted on prior to the publication of the Inspectors Report.

The plan will be reported to Full Council to be formally adopted and will be used to determine planning applications.