A new Lancaster District Local Plan
Lancaster District Local Plan
Work on the new Local Plan is continuing to move forward.
Planning for Growth - Exploring the Options Consultation
We are looking for your views on how best we can plan for the growth national policy expects while balancing the needs of communities, the economy and the environment.
We are also seeking your views on a Green Belt Assessment and a Coastal Change Management Assessment which will help inform decisions about the most appropriate locations for future development.
The consultation will run from 6 November to 11 December 2026 and includes a number of in-person events, the first one being in Lancaster City Centre on Saturday 7 November 2026, where you can find out more about the options and share your views.
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.