Timetable

We are required to prepare and publish a Local Development Scheme (LDS). The LDS is essentially a 'project plan' for the various planning policy documents that the council intends to prepare. The most recent LDS approved by the council is the 2012 LDS.

Download the 2013 Local Development Scheme (PDF 692kb)

(Please note the 2013 LDS has been superseded.)

The timetable for preparing the Local Plan is shown below.

Local Plan Timetable

Local Plan Preferred Options - Public Consultation	January/February 2012
Local Plan Publication Version - Public Consultation	August/September 2012
Submission of Local Plan	October 2012
Examination in Public (EiP)	Early 2013
Adoption of Local Plan	October 2013