Local development scheme
The local development scheme (LDS) is a project plan for preparing new planning policy documents. It identifies what local development documents (LDDs) we will produce, in what order, and when.
The most recent LDS was approved on 2 November 2022. It confirms that work on the Black Country Plan has ended and sets out the timetable for a local plan for Walsall.
Local plan timetable
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Stage |
Time |
Comment |
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Cabinet to approve revised local development scheme to commence preparation of Walsall local plan and anticipated timetable |
2 November 2022 |
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Issues and options document drafting (inc updating of evidence etc.) |
November 2022 – May 2023 |
Issues and options document under Reg 18 to consult on the potential scope of the plan, key issues and what options there may be. |
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Cabinet to approve issues and options document for consultation |
June 2023 |
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Reg 18 - issues and options consultation (six weeks) |
September – October 2023 |
Six weeks is the minimum time period required by the regulations |
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Process Reg 18 representations and consideration of evidence |
November 2023 – January 2024 |
To include Scrutiny Committee |
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Additional preferred options document drafting |
February 2024 – August 2024 |
Includes updating of evidence etc. |
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Preferred options consultation (six weeks) |
September - October 2024 |
As above, by introducing additional stage we are providing an additional opportunity for people to influence the plan ahead of Reg 19. By undertaking this and earlier issues and options consultation could potential soften the burden on that first document in terms of including specific policies. |
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Process preferred options representations |
November 2024 – January 2025 |
To include Scrutiny Committee |
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Draft Reg 19 (publication) local plan |
February 2025 – August 2025 |
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Reg 19 (publication) consultation (six weeks) |
September - October 2025 |
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Process representations and prepare local plan for submission to PINS |
November 2025 – February 2026 |
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Submit for examination |
March 2026 |
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