Wrexham Local Development Plan

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

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

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 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

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.

• Alternative Sites Consultation
• Alternative Sites Consultation Responses

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

• Submission of LDP to the Welsh Government and Planning Inspectorate

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:

• Focussed Changes Representations November 2011

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).

• Independent Examination
• Examination Library
• Pre Hearing Meeting (PHM Note now available)
• Hearing Sessions