What is the Local Development Plan?
The Wrexham Local Development Plan (The 'LDP') will be a long-term land use and development strategy, focused on achieving sustainable development. It will be guided by the principles set out in the local community strategy “Wrexham Refreshed”, and 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 Council is about to make a formal start on the LDP, and once adopted it will eventually replace the existing Unitary Development Plan. It is envisaged it will cover the period 2006 – 2021.
 Planning Your Community, A Guide to Local Development Plans
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Key Stages in the Plan Preparation process:
| Stage |
Description |
Target Date |
| Evidence Base & Background Studies |
The Council is carrying out a number of studies to ensure the decisions we make are well informed and valid. These studies include:
|
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. Link to The Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement. |
October 2006. |
| Expressions of Interest - Get Involved! |
Publicising the Plan and getting members of the public, communities, local groups and organisations involved - link to expression of interest form.
|
Ongoing |
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
Link to Developing the Vision: Key Issues and Strategy Options discussion paper November 2006 |
Late 2006 |
The Preferred Strategy
(Pre-deposit consultation) |
This is the key stage for communities to help shape the LDP and the main thrust of community involvement will take place at this stage. This will include various countywide engagement activities. This will include consulting 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; and
- how Wrexham can grow in a sustainable way.
Link to Preferred Strategy (Consultation Draft 2007) and Summary of Preferred Strategy |
February 2008
Statutory Consultation from 15 October - 26 November 2007
Consultation Have your say and get involved! Drop in sessions |
The Draft Plan
(Deposit Plan Stage) |
Following on from the earlier stages, the Council will prepare a draft LDP which will be place 'on deposit', together will all SEA/SA documentation.
There is a formal consultation stage which gives everyone a chance to comment on the Deposit Plan. |
January 2009
(Formal 6 week consultation period in mid 2008) |
| Advertise Submitted Alternative sites for development |
Some people may disagree with the sites in the deposit plan, and may submit alternatives. These alternative sites will be advertised to ensure everyone is aware of them and to give them the opportunity to comment. |
June 2009
(Formal 6 week consultation period in early 2009) |
| Submission to Welsh Assembly Government |
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 2009 |
| Independent Examination in Public |
A Planning Inspector (an impartial official appointed by The Planning Inspectorate) will consider the Deposit Plan, together with all the comments received at an Examination in Public. 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. |
March 2010 (provisional date) |
| Publication of Planning Inspectors Report |
Before the Plan is adopted, the Inspectors Report is published and made available for everyone to read. |
September 2010 (provisional date) |
| 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. |
November 2010 (provisional date) |
| 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 |
What We Are Doing Now?
Requesting Expressions of Interest - Get Involved!
Our system of planning is an important part of our democracy. It can help deal with the different views between groups over sustainable development and provide opportunities for people to have their say about the future of their neighbourhoods and communities.
The Local Development Plan will affect all local communities and organisations, and in order to ensure the plan represents the aspirations of all who live and work here, we want local people, groups and organisations to get involved in the process to help us create a sound Local Development Plan.
We can then keep you directly informed of, and engaged in, the key stages in the Plan preparation process, and give you the chance to help decide the key issues which it should address.
If you’re interested in getting involved in the process, please fill in the attached response form.
link to expression of interest form.
Background Studies
Identifying potential development sites and possible changes to settlement boundaries
To ensure the achievement of local aspirations, it may be necessary to allocate new sites for development (for example for new houses, or new community facilities), and to make changes to existing village and town boundaries to accommodate new development requirements.
We are currently investigating potential development sites and identifying possible changes to settlement boundaries for consideration in the Plan.
Please contact us if you feel that any sites or areas should be considered for new development.
Please to note that any new allocations or changes to settlement boundaries would have to contribute to sustainable settlement patterns and form a logical extension to existing communities. Sites considered for development will be measured against a range of sustainable development criteria, such as:
- whether it is brownfield land;
- whether it is accessible to public transport and existing community amenities;
- whether there would be any adverse impact on biodiversity, landscape etc.
Should you wish to put land forward for consideration, please fill in the LDP Potential Development Site Representation Form, together with a map showing the location of the potential site outlined in red. You should indicate clearly the existing use of the site, the proposed use (housing, employment retail etc), supported by as much additional information as you consider is appropriate.
link to site representation form.
Urban Capacity Study
It is likely that additional sites for housing in the Local Development Plan.
An urban capacity study establishes how much additional housing land can be accommodated within existing urban areas, it can therefore help to ensure efficient and sustainable use of land, thereby reducing pressure for the release of environmentally sensitive 'greenfield' sites. The study will examine the potential housing capacity of:
- previously developed vacant land;
- flats over shops;
- subdivision of existing housing;
- empty homes;
- development of car parks;
- conversion of commercial buildings etc,
 Wrexham Housing Potential Study (March 2007)
Sustainability Appraisal & Strategic Environmental Assessment
The purpose of Sustainability Appraisal (SA) is to promote sustainable development through better integration of sustainability considerations into the preparation and adoption of the plans.
Under European legislation, it is also a requirement to carry out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA).
The requirement to carry out a SA and a SEA are distinct. SEA requirements are environmentally focused; SA requirements also incorporate social and economic issues. We aim to work out and satisfy both through a single appraisal process.
The SA/SEA will be intrinsic to the LDP preparation process, and will be ongoing up until the Deposit Plan stage.
Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment
Assessment of the Potential for Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Measures
The Council is required to undertake an assessment examining the potential of all renewable energy resources, renewable energy technologies, and energy efficiency and conservation measures. This assessment will form the evidence base for appropriate policies in the LDP, with particular regard to:
- Make recommendations which will form the basis of land use planning policies regarding renewable energy generating technology in new developments;
- Examine the contribution that development in the County Borough can make towards developing and facilitating renewable energy and energy efficiency and conservation; and
- Assess the contribution that can potentially be made by the County Borough towards carbon emission reduction and renewable energy production targets;
Assessment of Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Measures (June 2007)
Wrexham Employment Land Study
Wrexham Employment Land Study
Contact Details
LDP
Planning Policy
Planning Department
Lambpit Street
Wrexham
LL11 1AR
Tel: (01978) 292013
Fax: (01978) 292502
Email: planning_policy@wrexham.gov.uk
Alternatively visiting the Planning Department anytime during opening hours and ask to speak to planning policy
Opening hours:
Monday - Thursday 8.45 - 5.15
Friday 8.45 - 4.45
Out of hours meeting can be arranged on request
Local Groups and Organisations
If you are interested in finding out more about planning and the Local Development Plan, we would be happy to arrange a presentation or an informal discussion with your group about the process and to provide information about how you can get involved. Please contact the Planning Policy team for more information.
Documents
Urban Capacity Study - Executive Summary
This document is available to download in the following format:
Urban Capacity Study - Executive Summary - PDF Version 37Kb
Strategic Environmental Assessment / Sustainability Appraisal: Scoping Report December 2006
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Strategic Environmental Assessment / Sustainability Appraisal: Scoping Report December 2006 - PDF Version 1.5Mb
Strategic Environmental Assessment / Sustainability Appraisal Stage B: Sustainability Appraisal of Key Issues and Strategy Options, December 2006
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Sustainability Appraisal of Key Issues and Strategy Options, December 2006 - PDF Version 300Kb
The Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement October 2006
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The Local Development Plan Delivery Agreement October 2006 - PDF Version 335Kb
Developing the Vision: Key Issues and Strategy Options discussion paper November 2006
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Developing the Vision: Key Issues and Strategy Options discussion paper November 2006 - PDF Version 1.4Mb
Summary of Developing the Vision: Key Issues and Strategy Options discussion paper November 2006
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Summary of Developing the Vision: Key Issues and Strategy Options discussion paper November 2006 - PDF Version 41Kb
Potential Development Site Representation Form
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Potential Development Site Representation Form - PDF Version 13Kb
Notification of Interest Form - Get Interested!
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Notification of Interest Form - PDF Version 20Kb
Wrexham Local Development Plan Preferred Strategy October 2007
This document is available to download in the following format:
Preferred Strategy Final Consultation Dreft 2007 - PDF Version 804Kb
Summary of Wrexham Local Development Plan Preferred Strategy October 2007
This document is available to download in the following format:
Summary of Preferred Strategy - PDF Version 565Kb
Wrexham Housing Potential Study (March 2007)
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Wrexham Housing Potential Study (March 2007) - PDF Version 138Mb
Assessment of Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Measures (June 2007)
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Assessment of Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Measures (June 2007) - PDF Version 38Mb
Wrexham Employment Land Study
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Wrexham Employment Land Study - PDF Version 4.4Mb
Appendix A - Property and Economic Review - PDF Version 1.3Mb
Appendix B - Survey Analysis - PDF Version 196Kb
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