Waverley Local PlanMilestones
Evidence gathering and early engagement
November 2023
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November 2024
During this stage Waverley Borough Council will gather evidence and carry out stakeholder engagement to inform the content of a first draft of the Local Plan. Evidence base documents and results and stakeholder views gathered during this period will be made available on the Council’s consultation portal.Public consultation on Preferred Options (Regulation 18)
May 2025
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June 2025
An opportunity to share your views on the preferred options presented by the council at this stage of the plan's development.Consultation on Pre-Submission version of the Local Plan (Regulation 19)
March 2026
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April 2026
The opportunity to comment on the draft Local Plan that the council intends to submit to the Secretary of StateSubmit Plan for Examination
September 2026
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Once the council has finished preparing and consulting on the Local Plan it will be submitted to the Secretary of State who will appoint an Inspector to carry out an independent examination.Public Examination and Main Modifications
September 2026
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October 2027
The Inspector will examine the Local Plan to ensure that it meets legal requirements and the ‘tests of soundness’ set out in national policy. This may lead to modifications being consulted on to address any problems identified by the InspectorAdoption
November 2027
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Once adopted the Local Plan will form part of the Development Plan for Waverley alongside made neighbourhood plans and will be used when determining planning applications in the Borough.