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.

Issues and Options Consultation

The Issues and Options Consultation is the first stage when you can get involved in the next plan and it begins on 7 October 2024.

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.

This includes:

• A chance to see our Issues & Options Consultation document: online, at selected local libraries, at our Bakewell head office or by request in hard copy
• Opportunities to provide your feedback online and in writing
• Meeting the Policy & Communities team at local events during the consultation period
• Liaising with your local parish representatives
• Our team will also be sharing the Issues and Options with local stakeholders.

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. This is subject to change.