Milestones

This consultation is the first opportunity to get involved in helping to shape the local plan. There are several steps to take in finalising the update which are set out in government regulations. The process and timescale to be followed is shown below:

Strategic Spatial Options Public consultation

17 January 2022

28 February 2022

Gathering views on the Vision and Objectives and countywide spatial strategy options for housing distribution in Herefordshire.

Policy Options Public Consultation

4 April 2022

16 May 2022

Asking for views on policies covering a number of themes, including climate change, housing, employment and transport.

Place Shaping Options Consultation

13 June 2022

29 July 2022

Gathering views on place based options, including the rural settlement hierarchy.

Agricultural Planning Supplementary Planning Document consultation

28 November 2022

24 February 2023

We are consulting on the Agricultural Planning Supplementary Planning Document (AP SPD)

Draft Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation

25th March 2024

May 20th 2024

Gathering views on the Herefordshire Local Plan at present.

Regulation 19 Pre-submission Consultation

Spring 2025

TBC

Consultation on the pre-submission plan.

Submission to Secretary of State

Summer 2025

TBC

Submission of Plan to Secretary of State for Public Examination

Public Examination

Spring 2026

TBC

Public examination of the Plan

Inspector's Report and Adoption

Summer 2026

TBC

Inspector's report and adoption of the Local Plan.