Key Information & Project Documents

We have begun work on the Local Plan Review.

As we review the Local Plan, there is much that we propose to keep, such as the landscape led approach, ecosystem services and the development strategy of a medium level of development dispersed across the National Park.

The review will give us the opportunity to address particular issues such as climate change and nature recovery, review development needs and provision figures, and allow us to address changes in national policy.

In advance of consulting on a draft plan, we are inviting feedback on the scope of the Local Plan Review and the key issues for it to address . 

Timeline

We are currently at the beginning of the Local Plan Review process, at the evidence gathering stage. We are working towards a draft plan for a Regulation 18 consultation which we anticipate will begin in early 2025.

There are a suite of documents which cover how we will go about reviewing the Local Plan.  These include a project plan, a project time table and a high level statement on our approach to consultation.  Copies of these are available to read below and comments are welcome by responding to the following questions:

A Project Initiation Document has been prepared for the Local Plan Review.  This defines the scope and programme of work to be completed by the SDNPA.  

The Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out the timetable for the Local Plan Review.

The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out how we will consult with all stakeholders, including local communities, business, and public bodies, on planning matters.  

We are proposing changes to the SCI on how we consult on draft plans, including key principles and introducing the preparation of bespoke ‘Community Involvement Plans’ for separate planning policy consultations.  

Thank you for completing your comments.  Your feedback will help inform how we develop the Local Plan Review and future consultations on the draft plan.

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