Consultation on the Climate Emergency Review of the Local Plan Main Modifications 

Consultation on the Climate Emergency Review of the Local Plan Main Modifications has now closed. All responses will be sent to the planning inspector for the Examination.  

More details on the consultation can be view here.

Shopfronts and Advertisements Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) consultation

This Shopfront Supplementary & Advertisement Planning Document (SPD) supplements policy guidance provided in the Development Management DPD (adopted July 2020) in relation to shopfronts and advertisements. The purpose of the SPD is to provide design guidance on the installation of new shopfronts and advertisements within the district particularly in sensitive locations (for example within conservation areas).  More details here.

A  series of Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) have been drafted to help support applicants address the policies in the Climate Emergency Review of the Local Plan which was submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination, more details here. The SPDs cover the topics of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, water management, sustainable building and renewable energy, green and blue infrastructure and sustainable travel. It is intended to progress the SPDs in tandem with the Climate Emergency Review of the Local Plan to enable early input and amendment where necessary to address responses and any amendments to the Climate Emergency Review of the Local Plan which the examiner may require. Following the review of comments made in the following conuslations, we will be further consualtion at Regulation 12 toward the end of this year.

• Incorporating Green & Blue Infrastructure (GBI) into the Design of Development SPD - Pre-regulation 12 consultation was held between Friday 17 June to Friday 12 August 2022.  Comments are currently being considered, more details to follow 

• Sustainable Design, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Generation SPD - Pre-regulation 12 consultation was held between Friday 17 June to Friday 12 August 2022.  Comments are currently being considered, more details to follow

• Sustainable Travel SPD- Pre-regulation 12 consultation was held between Friday 17 June to Friday 12 August 2022.  Comments are currently being considered, more details to follow 

• Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure SPD - Pre-regulation 12 consultation was held between Friday 22 April 2022 to Friday  17 June 2022.  Comments are currently being considered, more details to follow

• Flood Risk and Sustainable Drainage SPD  - Pre-regulation 12 consultation was held between Friday 22 April 2022 to Friday  17 June 2022. Comments are currently being considered, more details to follow

• Flood Risk Sequential Test and Exception Test SPD - Pre-regulation 12 consultation was held between Friday 22 April 2022 to Friday  17 June 2022. Comments are currently being considered, more details to follow

• Slyne-with-Hest Neighbourhood Plan Consultation - Now closed:  more details here

Lancaster City Council is asking for views on the establishment of a new Registered Provider Strategic Partnership Framework.  Comments are being reviewed.  More details to follow.

• Caton-with-Littledale Neighbourhood Plan - adopted 19 July 2023

• Carnforth Neighbourhood Plan - adopted 15 March 2023

• Lancaster Moor Conservation Area - adopted 6 December 2022

• Aldcliffe with Stodday Neighbourhood Plan - adopted 28 September 2022

• Meeting Housing Need Supplementary Planning Document Consultation - adopted 9 February 2022 - View here in the SPD drop down section

• Viability Protocol Supplementary Planning Document Consultation - adopted 14 March 2022 - View here in the SPD drop down section

• Canal Quarter Supplementary Planning Document Consultation -  adopted November 2021 - View here in the SPD drop down section

• Homes Strategy - adopted

• Conservation Area - Slyne Road - adopted