Local Development Scheme (LDS)
Local Development Scheme 2025 - 2027
The Local Development Scheme (LDS) explains:
- what planning documents have been produced in Manchester; and
- what planning documents we intend to produce and when they will be ready.
It includes the expected dates that people in the community can get involved in the process.
Amendments made to the LDS 2024- 2026
We've updated the LDS, which now covers the period 2025 to 2027. The previous LDS covered the period 2024 to 2026 and was updated in June 2024.
To comply with section 15 (9A) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, the following is a copy of the amendments made to the LDS 2022-2025.
Summary of amendments:
Paragraph 2.7 added to explain that a review of the Greater Manchester Waste and Minerals Plans will be undertaken to determine whether an update to these plans may be required.
Amendments to milestones
Table 2.2 Manchester Local Plan Timetable
Milestone Stage |
Dates |
Consultation on Draft Local Plan (Regulation 18) |
Autumn 2024 amended to 31 July 2025 |
Consultation on Publication Draft Local Plan (Regulation 19) |
Summer 2025 amended to 31 July 2026 |
Submission of Local Plan |
Winter 2025 amended to 30 Nov 2026 |
Examination of Local Plan |
Spring/Summer 2026 amended to Jan to June 2027 |
Adoption of Local Plan |
Winter 2026 amended to 31 July 2027 |