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Model representation form for Local Plans

A suggested model form for local planning authorities to use when inviting representations on local plans at publication stage.

• From: Planning Inspectorate
• Published: 1 July 2019
• Last updated: 1 June 2026
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  1. 1 June 2026

     Update reflects recent legislative changes in relation to the duty to cooperate

  2. 27 November 2025

     Added information about the new plan-making system.

  3. 16 July 2024

     Model representation letter guidance and Form updated

  4. 26 November 2020

     Form updated with data protection and representations information.

  5. 1 July 2019

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

Model representation guidance for local plans being examined in the legacy system (The Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012)

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Model Representation Form for Local Plans

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Model Representation Form for Local Plans

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Details

For plans under the new plan-making system 

If you are submitting your plan under the new system, use the create or update a local plan new system guidance. 

The new plan-making system covers plans that will be prepared and amended under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, as modified by the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023.

There is no requirement for you to use this template. It is intended as a helpful guide and can be amended as you see fit.