Local plan examination
Examination documents
Examination library
The following schedule sets out the documents, statements and other relevant correspondence issued after the submission of the Newcastle-under-Lyme Local Plan to the Secretary of State on 20 December 2024. This schedule will be updated by all material issued by the Inspector, Newcastle-under-Lyme Council and other parties throughout the examination process.
Further information about the local plan examination process
This can be obtained from the Programme Officers:
- Phone: 07397 909822
- Email: n-u-l@iposolutions.online
Core document and evidence base library
The core documents and supporting evidence used to inform the production of the Newcastle-under-Lyme local plan up to its submission to the Secretary of State may be viewed on our local plan examination submission documents page.
Inspector's documents
Document reference | Key evidence and supporting documentation | Date added | Author |
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EX/INS/01 | Initial questions letter to the council | 4 February 2025 | Inspector |
EX/INS/01a | Initial questions letter to council (updated) | 6 February 2025 | Inspector |
EX/INS/02 | Letter of notification | 4 April 2025 | Programme Officer |
EX/INS/03 | Matters, issues and questions 3 April 2025 | 4 April 2025 | Inspector |
EX/INS/03a | Matters, issues and questions (version 2, 9 April 2025) | 10 April 2025 | Inspector |
EX/INS/04 | Local plan guidance note 3 April 2025 | 4 April 2025 | Inspector |
EX/INS/04a | Local plan guidance note version 2 (9 April 2025) | 10 April 2025 | Inspector |
EX/INS/05 | Draft hearing programme v.2 13 May 2025 | 14 May 2025 | Inspector |
EX/INS/05a |
Draft hearing programme v.3 14 May 2025 | 14 May 2025 |
Inspector |
EX/INS/05b | Draft Hearing Programme v.4 15 May 2025 | 15 May 2025 | Inspector |
EX/INS/05c | Draft Hearing Programme v.5 2 June 2025 | 2 June 2025 | Inspector |
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council documents
Please note: we are aware of a technical issue with Appendix C (EX/NBC/06d) which we are looking to resolve. Please contact us at planningpolicy@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk if you are experiencing any issues with downloading and using the Appendix C documents attached to the Level 2 strategic flood risk assessment.
Statements of common ground
Document reference | Key evidence and supporting documentation | Date added | Author |
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EX/SCG/01 | NBC and National Highways statement of common ground | 17 February 2025 | NBC |
EX/SCG/02 | NBC and Sport England | 26 March 2025 | NBC |
EX/SCG/03 and EX/NBC/03c | NBC and Natural England | 26 March 2025 | NBC |
EX/SCG/04 | NBC and Cheshire East draft - supplementary March 2025 | 4 April 2025 | NBC |
EX/SCG/05 | NBC and Indurent regarding AB2 | 4 April 2025 | NBC |
EX/SCG/06 | NBC and JCB regarding BW1 | 4 April 2025 | NBC |
EX/SCG/07 | NBC and Natural England re BMV land | 6 May 2025 | NBC |
EX/SCG/08 | NBC and Environment Agency | 6 May 2025 | NBC |
EX/SCG/09 | NBC and Historic England | 6 May 2025 | NBC |