Local Plan Timetable and How To Get Involved

The council is required to publish a Local Development Scheme (LDS) which sets out the scope and project timetable for the production of the Local Plan.

The LDS gives dates for key production and public consultation stages as well as outlining the subject matter and the geographical extent.

The most recent update to the LDS was adopted in July 2024.

View the Local Development Scheme 2024 [pdf] 1408KB

How do I get involved?

We want local people and communities, businesses and other interested parties to be involved and have their say.

On 18 August 2025, the Council launched a consultation on its draft Local Plan. The consultation runs until 5pm on Monday 13 October 2025.

To get involved and be kept informed on the progress of the emerging Local Plan please sign up to join the Have Your Say Consultation Portal.

You can see more about how we consult and involve local communities, businesses, and organisation in our Statement of Community Involvement [pdf] 1064KB.