Wrexham Local Development Plan

The Wrexham Local Development Plan (The 'LDP') is a long-term land use and development strategy focused on achieving sustainable development.  Guided by the principles set out in the local community strategy, it will:

  • guide development for housing, employment, retail and other uses;
  • set out policies that the Council will apply when deciding whether or not development will be permitted;
  • safeguard areas for environmental protection and enhancement.
  • the Deposit LDP was subject to full public consultation between 4th June 2010 and 16th July 2010.

Once adopted, it will replace the existing Unitary Development Plan and will cover the period 2006 – 2021.

Latest Updates

Further information on Local Development Plans can be found in 'Planning Your Community, A Guide to Local Development Plans'.

Planning Your Community, A Guide to Local Development Plans

This document is available to download in the following format:

Planning Your Community, A Guide to Local Development Plans - PDF Version 4.8Mb

Updated Local Development Plan Timetable

The Welsh Government and Planning Inspectorate have recently agreed an amended timetable for the remainder of the LDP process. This is not a formal revision to the Delivery Agreement (2009); the dates for the remaining stages are either as shown in the timetable (for Submission and Adoption) or fall within the slippage period of 6 months as specified in the Delivery Agreement (2009). On the advice of the Welsh Government, these revisions must be published on our website.

Updated Local Development Plan Timetable - PDF Version 13Kb

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Key Stages in the Plan Preparation process:

Stage Description Target Date
Evidence Base & Background Studies

A number of studies have been carried out to inform the content of the plan. Together these form the Local Development Plan supporting documents.

Ongoing

Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement

The Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement establishes a timetable for the preparation of the LDP together with a community involvement scheme which outlines the Council's policy regarding who, how and when it will consult in the process.

The Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement (Amended September 2009) - PDF Version 4.8Mb

Revised September 2009

Early engagement "Setting the Scene"

(Pre-deposit participation)

Engaging with key local groups and organisations to:

  • seek their views on the trends and main issues;
  • decide which issues are most important;
  • ensure local aspirations are recognised; and
  • help identify what the 'preferred strategy' should be

This process resulted in the creation of the Key Issues and Options Discussion Paper 2006 which was used to inform the Preferred Strategy for the LDP.

Summary Key Issues and Options Discussion Paper 2006 - PDF version 41Kb

Key Issues and Options Discussion Paper 2006 - PDF version 1.4Mb

Late 2006

The Preferred Strategy

(Pre-deposit consultation)

This was the key stage for communities to help shape the LDP and the main thrust of community involvement took place at this stage. This included various countywide engagement, workshop activities and drop - in sessions and involved consultation on:

  • whether the focus of the plan is the right one;
  • which areas should grow and which should stay the same;
  • where to build new houses and new jobs;
  • how Wrexham can grow in a sustainable way; and
  • the candidate sites.

Preferred Strategy Final Consultation Dreft 2007 - PDF Version 804Kb

Summary of Preferred Strategy - PDF Version 565Kb

Candidate Sites and Decisions

A number of sites were submitted for consideration as potential development sites for inclusion in the Local Development Plan. These sites have been assessed and have mostly been ruled out for not being in accordance with the Preferred Strategy for developing previously developed land within existing settlement limits. To view the sites put forward and the reasons for rejection, please select from the relevant links below:

Candidate Sites and Decisions - PDF Version 622Kb

1. Wrexham Town - PDF Version 6.3Mb

2. Wrexham Town Centre & 3. Wrexham Industrial Estate - PDF Version 3.8Mb

4. Burton/ Gresford/ Rossett/ Llay - PDF Version 2.6Mb

5. Bradley/ Broughton/ Brymbo/ Bwlchgwyn/ Coedpoeth/ Gwersyllt/ Gwynfryn/ Minera/ New Brighton/ Southsea/ Tanyfron - PDF Version 4.0Mb

6. Acrefair/ Froncysyllte/ Pentre/ Trevor/ Ruabon/ Penycae/ Rhosllannerugog/ Johnstown - PDF Version 3.2Mb

7. Chirk 8. Dolywern, Llwynmawr 9. Pontfadog 10. Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog 11. Tregeiriog 12. Hanmer 13. Garth 14. Glyn Ceiriog 15. Halton 16. Worthenbury 17. Erbistock 18. Bettisfield 19. Bronington 20. Bersham, Rhostyllen 21. Bangor is y Coed 22. Sydallt 23. Trevalyn 24. Tallarn Green 25. Holt 26. Marchwiel 27. Penley 28. Horseman's Green 29. Cross Lanes 30. Overton - PDF Version 3.1Mb

Statutory Consultation from 15 October - 26 November 2007

The Deposit Local Development Plan

The Local Development Plan has emerged as a result of the previous stages as outlined above.  It is placed on Deposit for a statutory period of 6 weeks to allow for full public consultation.  This took place between 4th June 2010 and 16th July 2010. 

To view the Deposit Documents, please see the Wrexham Local Development Deposit Documents.

To view the Deposit Local Development Plan representations, please click on the link below:
Deposit Local Development Plan Representations

June - July 2010
Consultation on Alternative Sites for Development

Any alternative sites received as part of the Deposit Plan consultation process will be advertised for a statutory period of six weeks. This is to ensure everyone is aware of the alternative suggestions and to allow opportunity for comment.

A register of sites will be available for inspection online and at the Planning Department during this time.

January - February 2011
Submission of Local Development Plan to Welsh Assembly

Following the Deposit Plan consultation stages, the Plan is submitted to the Welsh Assembly Government before an Independent Examination in Public can take place.

September 2011
Consultation on Focussed Changes

Following the representations and recommended changes received during consultation on the Deposit Plan and Alternative Sites stages the council have prepared some proposed changes. These changes are called, ‘Focussed Changes’. The Focussed Changes also take account of any relevant information that has come forward since the plan was published in June 2010.

A register of proposed focussed changes can be found from this link.

Schedule of Proposed Focussed and Minor Editing Changes - PDF document

All representations can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Sept-Oct 2011
Independent Examination

A Planning Inspector (an impartial official appointed by The Planning Inspectorate) will consider the Deposit Plan, together with all the comments received at an Independent Examination. The Inspector's role is to examine the Deposit Plan and make sure it is sound and fair. They have the power to make final changes to the Plan.

Further information on this process is available from the Planning Inspectorate via the Planning Portal (unfortunately this website is not available in Welsh) (link to external website).

February 2012 (dependent on Planning Inspectorate)
Publication of Planning Inspectors Report Before the Plan is adopted, the Inspector's Report is published and made available for everyone to view. June 2012 (dependent on Planning Inspectorate
Adoption The Plan will be adopted by the Council and will replace the Unitary Development Plan (UDP). All planning applications will then be considered against the LDP. September 2012 (dependent on Planning Inspectorate)
Monitoring and Review An Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) will be published, after adoption, and the LDP will be reviewed after 4 years. Continual post-adoption

National Advice (external websites)

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To find out more please contact us:

By phone: 01978 292013
By fax: 01978 292502
By e-mail: planning_policy@wrexham.gov.uk

In writing to: Planning Policy Section, Planning Department, Wrexham County Borough Council, Lambpit Street, Wrexham, LL11 1AR

In person: visit the Planning Department at the above address and ask to speak to any member of the planning policy team (opening hours: 8.45am-5.15pm Monday to Thursday, 8.45am-4.45pm on Friday).


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