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:
Once adopted, it will replace the existing Unitary Development Plan and will cover the period 2006 – 2021.
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
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| 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. Please click on the link below to access the evidence base and 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:
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:
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 |
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. |
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. | August 2011 |
| 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. |
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 |
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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