Guidance
Rollout of the new local plan-making system
Information on when and how the new plan-making system is being rolled out.
Applies to England
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Use this document to find out when to start plan-making in the new system, how to prepare a plan under the legacy system and information you need to understand the new plan-making system.
Updates to this page
Published 27 November 2025
Last updated 6 March 2026
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'Funding and support' section now states that the expression of interest period has ended. Updates to the ‘when to start plan-making in the new system’ section to include what you must do when submitting a plan using the legacy system.
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