Setting the vision and objectives (Regulation 18)
Our last Local Plan consultation took place in summer 2024 and outlined the vision and priorities for Medway's future growth.
Our latest consultation ended on Sunday 8 September 2024.
Find out more about the latest consultation
Developing the pre-submission draft Local Plan
We'll use our evidence base of technical studies, assessments and consultation feedback to prepare policies and set out a plan for growth.
The draft plan will show sites preferred for new development.
It will then be approved by our Cabinet and Full Council before being published.
Publishing the pre-submission draft Local Plan (Regulation 19)
Our draft Local Plan will be published in 2025. You'll be able to have your say on our specific growth plans and policies.
Comments received will be passed on to the Planning Inspectorate as part of the independent examination of the plan.
Examination of the plan (Regulation 22)
We'll submit our draft plan to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination, including:
- consultation documents and comments
- supporting documents and reports.
A planning inspector will assess the plan and provide a report to us at the end of the examination. The report will recommend any changes that are needed before the plan can be adopted.
We'll consult on proposed changes to the plan after the examination.
Adopting the Local Plan (Regulation 24)
Once the Local Plan has been adopted, it will be used to make decisions on planning applications in Medway.
We want to have the Local Plan in place by the end of 2026.
We'll continue to review and update the plan.