Consultation for Central Lancashire Local Plan Live on Monday 24 February

Following the release of the Publication version of the Central Lancashire Local Plan (CLLP) in January, consultation will go live on Monday, 24 February from 2pm concluding on Monday, 14 April at 11.59pm. The consultation will provide stakeholders and the public to provide feedback on the new local plan, before it's submitted to the Secretary of State in Summer 2025.

The CLLP is a strategic plan for the area of Chorley, South Ribble and Preston and sets out the three councils' approach to managing and delivering development (residential, employment and other infrastructure) and protecting the environment for the three districts between 2023 and 2041.

It is an important strategy which supports delivery of corporate ambitions and objectives, such as provision of affordable housing, tackling health and social inequalities and tackling the climate emergency.

The consultation will include a series of in-person events across Preston, Chorley, and South Ribble, along with the option to complete the online survey Citizen Space - Central Lancashire Local Plan. The events start on Monday 24 February and are being held across each Borough, with anyone welcome to attend whichever is most convenient to them.

Councillor Amber Afzal, Cabinet Member for Planning and Regulation, said:

"This phase of the Central Lancashire Local Plan is crucial in shaping Preston's future, aligning with the City Council's vision for a growing, thriving community.

"Our focus is on delivering the right types of homes, including more affordable housing, to help tackle health and social inequalities.

"We encourage residents, businesses, and stakeholders to get involved and share their feedback through the consultation."

Face-to-face events in Preston

• Wednesday 26 February, Preston Markets, 11am to 2pm
• Wednesday 5 March, UCLan Cottam Campus, 3pm to 6om
• Thursday 6 March, Grimsargh Village Hall, 3.30pm to 6.30pm
• Thursday 13 March, Preston Town Hall, 3pm to 7pm
• Thursday 20 March, Fulwood Methodist Church, 3pm to 7pm

Map address for face to face events

Preston Markets, Earl Street, Preston, PR1 2JA.
UCLan Sports Arena, Tom Benson Way, Cottam, Preston, PR2 1SG.
Grimsargh Village Hall, Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston PR2 5JS.
Preston Town Hall, Lancaster Road, PR1 2RL.
Fulwood Methodist Church, Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8EA.

More information

Central Lancashire Local Plan

For full details of the plan see Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs - Central Lancashire Local Plan.

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