Draft Plan Consultation (Regulation 19)

The Authority is carrying out a 'Regulation 19' consultation on the Peak District National Park Local Plan (Publication Draft) 2026-2045.

Notice of Consultation

This consultation is the final chance for any individual, business or organisation to express their views on whether the Plan meets legal requirements and the 'tests of soundness' before it is submitted for examination by a Planning Inspector.

The consultation period is 9:00 am on Monday 27 July to 11.59pm on Sunday 20 September.

Full information is set out in this Statement of Representations Procedure and Guidance Note.

How to view the documents

The easiest way to view the Submission Documents is via the online Consultation Portal.

All documents can also be downloaded from the links below.

The Draft Plan, Policies Map and Sustainability Appraisal are also available to view in hard copy at:

the National Park Headquarters in Bakewell (address below).
other local authority offices and libraries in, adjoining and close to the National Park. See Statement of Representations Procedure and Guidance Note for locations and addresses.

How to make representations

Representations must be made on the Representation Form and received within the date and time set out above.

The easiest way to make representations is via the online Consultation Portal. (A version of the Representation Form is linked to numerous consultation points throughout the document.)

Hard copies are available:

by request from the Authority’s Customer Service Team on 01629 816 200 or customer.service@peakdistrict.gov.uk
at the 'deposit locations' set out above. See Statement of Representations Procedure and Guidance Note for locations and addresses.

The Representation Form can also be downloaded and filled in. Any representations not made via the Consultation Portal must be either emailed or posted to the addresses below.