A new Lancaster District Local Plan
Work on the new Local Plan is continuing and we would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to share their views so far.
Over the past few years we have been gathering feedback from communities, stakeholders and partners, alongside preparing the evidence needed to inform the plan. This evidence base is now taking shape and will help guide future decisions on growth and development.
We have now published our Gateway 1 Self-Assessment Summary and Project Initiation Document. These documents explain the progress made to date, the work that is underway, and how we intend to prepare a new Local Plan that meets future needs and is delivered within the required timescales.
As the project progresses, there will be further opportunities for people to get involved and help shape the future of the district.
Visit the Local Plan hub to find out more
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The Local Plan will shape how and where the district grows in the years ahead.
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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.