Plan preparation timetable
Subject to the release of the local plan regulations under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023, it is anticipated that the timetable for plan preparation will align with the new plan making timetable of 30 months from project initiation to adoption.
| Stage of process | Target | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Scoping | 4 months | Sept 25 – Jan 26 |
| Plan visioning and strategy development | 23 months | Feb 26 – Jul 26 |
| Evidence gathering and drafting the plan | Aug 26 – May 27 | |
| Engagement, proposing changes, submission | Jun 27 - Dec27 | |
| Examination | 6 months | Jan 28 – Jun 28 |
| Finalisation and adoption of digital plan | 1 month | Jul 28 |
Prior to commencing with formal plan preparation, the following pieces of work may be undertaken:
- Review of the Statement of Community Involvement
- Capacity study to explore the growth potential beyond designated landscapes
- Conversations with partners on matters of strategic interest
- Call for sites exercise to understand land availability to meet various identified needs
- Scoping for evidence base documents and potential commissioning of evidence to support the early stages of plan preparation.