The start of the conversation with our residents, communities, and businesses to understand what the future of our city will be. Having early engagement will ensure communities have a chance to get involved as early as possible to shape the preparation of the future local plan. 

Early Engagement

The first statutory stage of plan making. The draft plan will include draft policies and site allocations for consultation.

Draft Plan Consultation

Pre-submission version of the local plan published for consultation prior to submitting to government. 

Pre-submission Plan Consultation

Submission of the Plan

The local plan will be examined by an independent planning inspector with public hearing sessions held. We can then adopt the local plan.

Public Examination and Local Plan Adopted

What do you want Newcastle to be like in the future, and how can this be achieved? Now is your chance to help us plan for how the city will develop up to 2045.

Milestones

Early Engagement

Draft Plan Consultation

Pre-submission Plan Consultation

Submission of the Plan

Public Examination and Local Plan Adopted