Planning and building control

Plan stages and how to comment

Your involvement is a vital part of the creation of the new plan. Find out more about the stages of its development and how to comment.

Stages of the plan's development

  1. Regulation 18 - Scoping

    We announce the preparation of a new Local Plan. We invite feedback on what it should contain.

  2. Regulation 18 - Informal Draft Plan

    Launch of a consultation. We ask for views on the Informal Draft Local Plan.

  3. Regulation 19, 20, 22 and 24 - Submission Local Plan and examination

    We publish a Submission Draft Local Plan is and invite comments on it. Government examination of this draft by an independent inspector.

  4. Regulation 25 and 26 - Inspector's Report and Adoption

    Inspector publishes their report. The council adopts the new Local Plan.

Stage one scoping consultation

We are now at stage one and we want to get your views on a Scoping Document which outlines our:

  • spatial vision for Liverpool
  • strategic objectives
  • planning policy framework 
  • Download the Local Plan 2041 engagement scoping document

    Download this document: Download the Local Plan 2041 engagement scoping document (PDF: 8.9 MB)

    This engagement scoping document is one of the first steps in developing a new Local Plan for Liverpool. Through this document we are asking for your input into our spatial vision, strategic objectives and planning policy framework for the city.

    First published: 16/09/2024

The consultation starts on 16th September 2024. View the full details of the consultation and how to comment

Stay in touch

Sign up for news of our consultations - email liverpoollocalplan@liverpool.gov.uk.  

Terms of reference

Statement of Community Involvement (SCI). Sets out how to involve people in the development of planning policy.

The Town and Country Planning Act (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 (as amended). Determines how to produce a Local Plan and consult on it.