Local Plan Review
Climate change. Nature recovery. Sustainable communities. Low carbon transport.
These are just a few of the big challenges that we need to address in a new Local Plan.
What is the Local Plan?
The Local Plan is a set of documents containing the planning policies for the Peak District National Park. The Local Plan is used to make decisions about the hundreds of planning applications received each year.
Why is it being reviewed?
We are legally obliged to review the Local Plan. We need to check whether the policies have performed well, and whether they are still fit for purpose given the new pressures, challenges and changes in government guidance.
How can I get involved?
We will involve residents and other stakeholders every step of the way throughout the whole process. To date we have undertaken several non-statutory consultations and 2 statutory consultations:
- Regulation 18 Consultation on Issues and Options - Autumn 2024.
- Regulation 18 Consultation on Preferred Approach - Autumn/Winter 2025.
- Regulation 19 Consultation on Draft Plan - 27 July - 20 September
What is the timetable?
We intend to submit a draft plan to the Secretary of State by December 2026. This deadline is set by Government for plans being prepared under the ‘current/legacy' plan-making system. The timetable is set out below but subject to change.
- Authority Committee approved the Draft Plan 10 July 2026.
- Regulation 19 Consultation on Draft Plan 27 July 2026.
- Submission to Secretary of State Autumn/Winter 2026.