Emerging Newcastle-under-Lyme local plan

First draft local plan consultation

On 13 January 2021 we resolved to undertake a new local plan for the borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Following consultation on issues and strategic options in 2021/22, we consulted on the first draft of our local plan between 19 June and 14 August 2023). The consultation is now closed. Responses received will be processed and published on our consultation portal in due course.

To assist with the interpretation of the proposals in the first draft local plan, an interactive version was prepared:
    

See the local plan interactive map

Please note: the interactive map has been prepared to support the consultation of the first draft local plan and has no planning or legal status.

You can also see the evidence base which supported the consultation on the first draft local plan.

What happens next?

All comments received during the consultation stage will be made available to view on our consultation portal in due course. We will review all the comments received and publish a consultation statement.

The comments, along with technical evidence we are collecting, will help to prepare the next stage on the local plan.