Planning policy consultations
Local Plan Main Modifications Consultation
Lancaster City Council published the proposed Main Modifications to the Local Plan, submitted to the Secretary of State in May 2018, which is currently under examination. An eight week consultation took place (until 5pm Monday 7 October 2019) and representations have been submitted made on the soundness of the plan, as a result of the proposed Main Modifications Schedules. These representations have been sent to the Planning Inspector. This consultation has now closed. More details can be found here....
Cycling and Walking Planning Advisory Note (PAN)
Policy T2 of the emerging Local Plan sets out the overall approach to the provision of cycling and walking infrastructure within the district. The Cycling and Walking PAN (PDF, 14.4MB) supports Policy T2 and sets out how future development at strategic sites should support and develop the existing network. The approach taken in identifying routes follows that advocated by the National Planning Policy Framework and has also been subject to consultation with relevant stakeholders. Comments to the recent consultation (ended 29 August 2019) are being considered.
Examination of the Local Plan
In accordance with regulation 22 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (As Amended) Lancaster City Council submitted the Strategic Policies and Land Allocation Development Plan Document (DPD) and the Development Management DPD to the Secretary of State (Planning Inspectorate) on 15 May 2018 for Examination. Further details on the examination here
Ongoing Call for Gypsy and Traveller Sites
You can submit a potential site for consideration then background information on the call for sites.
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Last updated: 09 October 2019