Local Plans in Gloucestershire
Legacy local plans
As England moves to a new planning system, some councils will continue preparing plans under the existing ("legacy") system for a limited period. However, all local plans using the legacy system must complete their Regulation 19 consultations by 31 December 2026. And then they must submit their plans for examination in public by 31 March 2027.
Cotswold District Council is preparing a new local plan covering the period 2026 to 2043, replacing the current local plan, which was adopted in 2018.
Find out more information about Cotswold District Council's local plan or email local.plan@cotswold.gov.uk π§
Cotswold District Council is preparing a new local plan covering the period 2026 to 2043, replacing the current local plan, which was adopted in 2018.
Find out more information about Cotswold District Council's local plan or email local.plan@cotswold.gov.uk π§
Cheltenham Borough Council, Gloucester City Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council are working together to prepare a new Strategic and Local Plan. This plan will replace the current joint core strategy and relevant local planning policies across the three council areas.
Find out more about the Strategic Local Plan or email info@strategiclocalplan.org π§
Cheltenham Borough Council, Gloucester City Council and Tewkesbury Borough Council are working together to prepare a new Strategic and Local Plan. This plan will replace the current joint core strategy and relevant local planning policies across the three council areas.
Find out more about the Strategic Local Plan or email info@strategiclocalplan.org π§
The new planning system
The new planning system will run in parallel with the legacy system for a short period. Its aim is to make plan-making faster, more consistent and easier for communities to engage with.
Two Gloucestershire councils are currently preparing local plans under the new plan-making system. Both councils have published timetables showing how they intend to progress through the new gateway process and prepare their plans within the required timeframe.
See Forest of Dean District New Local Plan 2026-2046 or email localplans@fdean.gov.uk π§
See Forest of Dean District New Local Plan 2026-2046 or email localplans@fdean.gov.uk π§
See Stroud District Council new local plan or contact local.plan@stroud.gov.uk π§
See Stroud District Council new local plan or contact local.plan@stroud.gov.uk π§
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