Local Plan Preparation and Examination
Details about the Wakefield District Local Plan 2036 preparation process including public consultations and the independent examination in public which has now concluded. The Wakefield District Local Plan was adopted on 24 January 2024 and sets out new policies and land allocations for guiding new development and protecting the environment.
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Local Plan – Inspectors Report
Learn about the Inspectors Report received by the Council, confirming that the Local Plan is sound and can proceed to adoption. -
Local Plan 2036 Examination News
View news about the Wakefield District Local Plan examination. -
Main Modifications
View the Main Modifications to the Wakefield Local Plan 2036. -
Examination Library
Use our Examination Library to access documents related to the preparation and independent examination of the Wakefield District Local Plan 2036 (adopted January 2024). -
Pre-Main Modification Consultations
View Pre-Main Modification Consultations for the emerging Local Plan. -
Local Development Scheme
View summary information and the Council’s timetable for producing the new Local Plan. -
Previous stages of consultation
View previous stages of consultation for the emerging Local Plan.