Lancaster District Local Plan 2029-2044
The Local Plan system has recently changed, affecting how Local Plans are prepared, including the timetable, evidence requirements, and approaches to engagement and consultation. The new regulations (Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026) came into force on 25 March 2026. This means we have had to review and replace our original plan‑making timetable to ensure we meet the new legal requirements
The first stage of the new process was for the Council to publish a Notice to Commence Preparation of the Lancaster District Local Plan and a Timetable for the preparation process. We did this on 7 May 2026.
Local Plan Scoping Consultation
Local Plan Scoping Consultation
8 June 2026 - 20 July 2026
The Local Plan Scoping Consultation is now closed.
Thank to everyone who took part. We are currently reading the responses received and preparing a summary of the main issues raised. We will publish the summary later in the year.
All responses will be carefully considered and will help inform the preparation of the Local Plan.
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Lancaster District Local Plan open data
The Council publishes planning policy data in open, machine-readable formats. We must follow the approved data standard to publish our local plan and plan timetable so that we meet the requirements of the Planning Data (England) Regulations 2026. This data is provided under the Open Government Licence.