Cotswold has extended its final Local Plan consultation after releasing previously unpublished responses, giving objectors until 3rd November to challenge soundness.
Cotswold Local Plan deadline extended to 3rd November
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Redcar Local Plan timetable points to September 2029
Redcar and Cleveland’s updated Local Plan programme schedules scoping from 16th November and adoption in September 2029, subject to gateway reviews.
Winchester Local Plan deadline extended to 12th October
Winchester has extended its Local Plan scoping deadline to 12th October after consultation portal problems, giving respondents a final opportunity to comment.
Hart Local Plan consultation set to open 19 October
Hart’s first formal 30-month Local Plan consultation opens on 19th October, with growth strategy and housing evidence in focus.
Warrington 4,200-home framework heads to Cabinet
Warrington’s 4,200-home urban extension heads to Cabinet, but infrastructure phasing remains unfinished and no individual planning permission is granted.
North Tyneside Local Plan proposes 18,360 homes
North Tyneside proposes around 18,360 homes by 2043, with Green Belt changes and a final Local Plan consultation closing on 12th November.
Culm Garden Village design deadline extended to 30th October
Mid Devon has extended consultation on East Cullompton design and delivery guidance until 30th October for its planned garden village.
Bath Local Plan evidence opens separate November deadline
Bath and North East Somerset has published extra site selection evidence, with a 20th November deadline that does not extend the main consultation.
Gartree Road planning bid seeks 4,000 homes
Urban&Civic and Homes England have lodged a cross-boundary neighbourhood proposal featuring 4,000 homes, schools, employment and transport infrastructure.
A500 Crewe road scheme loses government funding
Cheshire East has lost government support for A500 improvements, raising questions about Crewe’s transport capacity and future housing growth.
Draft London Plan consultation closes on 15th October
London’s draft spatial plan consultation closes at 5pm on 15th October, with far-reaching proposals for housing, Green Belt and industry.
Fareham Local Plan consultation extended to 23rd October
Fareham has extended two Local Plan consultations to 23rd October, leaving just eight days before its published Gateway 1 deadline.
Carmarthenshire Local Plan: pre-adoption rules published
Carmarthenshire has explained how emerging Local Plan policies could affect pending applications when the Inspectors’ report is published.
Lambeth Local Plan consultation closes on 13th October
Lambeth’s replacement Local Plan scoping consultation closes on 13th October, giving landowners and residents a final opportunity to influence its early priorities.
North Herts Local Plan proposes 45dph town centre floor
North Herts proposes town centre density minimums, tests grey belt and affordable housing choices, and opens consultation on 13th October.
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