Local Plan Review

Climate change. Nature recovery. Sustainable communities. Low carbon transport.

These are just a few of the big challenges that we need to address in a new Local Plan.

What is the Local Plan?

The Local Plan is a set of documents containing the planning policies for the Peak District National Park. The Local Plan is used to make decisions about the hundreds of planning applications received each year.

Why is it being reviewed?

We are legally obliged to review the Local Plan.  We need to check whether the policies have performed well, and whether they are still fit for purpose given the new pressures, challenges and changes in government guidance.

How can I get involved?

We will involve residents and other stakeholders every step of the way throughout the whole process. We are currently not in a consultation period but our team is reachable by email at localplan@peakdistrict.gov.uk

What is the timetable?

At the time of writing it is our intention to submit a draft plan to the Secretary of State by December 2026 under the ‘old’ plan-making system. The timetable is set out below. This is subject to change.

• We undertook a Regulation 18 Issues and Options Consultation in autumn 2024.  The consultation is now closed but the consultation document is available to view on the portal here or a downloadable copy of the document available here. A report on the consultation will be published in due course.
• Autumn 2025 - Regulation 18 consultation on Draft Plan and Preferred Options.
• Spring 2026 - Regulation 19  consultation on Draft Plan.