Collection

Local plans: preparing and examining a new style local plan (2026 regulations)

Guidance, procedure and information from the Planning Inspectorate for local plans prepared under the new plan making system (Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023).

• From: Planning Inspectorate
• Published: 18 June 2026

This page contains guidance for the new style local plans system only. It applies to plans submitted for examination on or after 31 December 2026.

If you are seeking information about the legacy plan-making system, see Local plans: guidance and information from the Planning Inspectorate about the legacy system (2012 regulations).

Documents

• Local plans: the examination process, new local plan system (2026 regulations)
  • 18 June 2026
  • Guidance
• Procedural guide for Examinations and Gateways under the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026
  • 18 June 2026
  • Guidance

Published 18 June 2026