Engagement will take place at each plan making stage as set out below.

Getting ready: Scoping consultation

This stage seeks views on the scope of the plan, approach to engagement and views on the key issues, challenges and opportunities to inform the vision.

Length: 6 weeks.

We are aiming to carry out a scoping consultation in June 2026. Please check back here for more information about the consultation which will be published soon.

Vision and strategy development: Plan content and evidence consultation

This stage seeks views on the content, evidence, spatial strategy and any draft policies.

Length: 6 weeks.

Draft plan preparation: Proposed Local Plan consultation

This stage seeks views on the content, evidence, spatial strategy and draft policies.

Length: 8 weeks.