Planning Policy Consultations & Newsletters
Our current and previous consultations, news and how you can get involved
Local Plan Scoping Consultation
This Scoping Consultation is the second step. The regulations require us to carry out a 3 week consultation at this stage to seek views on the following:
- What matters are relevant to the preparation of the plan, including what it should contain?
- How should we engage with you during preparation of the Local Plan?
We are also taking this opportunity to seek your views on the following:
- The area to be covered by the new Local Plan
- The Local Plan Evidence
- Where should new development go?
- Have we captured what you have told us so far?
We are asking for your nominations on the following:
- Call for Sites
- Local Green Spaces
Our consultation period is extended to 6 weeks and runs from 8 June 2026 to 20 July 2026.
Please take a look at the Local Plan Hub to find out more and to 'Have Your Say' >>>>>>>>
Renewal of Regulation 7 Direction to Control ‘To Let’ Signs
Consultation ran for a 6-week period, between Monday 3 November and to 12noon on Monday 15 December 2025
On September 1, 2021, Lancaster City Council introduced a Regulation 7 Direction under the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulation 2007. This Direction prevents people from putting up “To Let” signs on homes in some parts of Lancaster. This was to address a proliferation of letting signs that were dominating some streets, particularly in areas such as Bulk, Castle, John O’Gaunt, Marsh, Scotforth East, and Scotforth West. You can view the Regulation 7 Direction which came into force on 1 September 2021
Consultation has now closed - Further details to follow
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Want to know more about how we consult and engage on planning matters
- Have a look at our Statement of Community Involvement