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Local Plan Timetable
The timetable below outlines the key stages for preparing the new Local Plan and the opportunities for the community and stakeholders to get involved.
It will be updated as the plan progresses to keep the information accurate and up to date.
Last updated: 14 October 2026.
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14 October 2026 |
Notice of intention to commence Local Plan preparation |
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2 November – 11 December 2026 |
Scoping consultation |
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8 March 2027 |
Gateway 1 self-assessment |
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22 July – 17 September 2027 |
Plan content and evidence consultation |
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13 December 2027 |
Gateway 2 observations and advice sought |
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15 June – 11 August 2028 |
Proposed plan consultation |
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6 November 2028 |
Gateway 3 observations and advice sought |
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29 January 2029 |
Submission of the proposed Local Plan to the Secretary of State for independent examination |
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3 September 2029 |
Adoption |
Open data
To meet the requirements of the Planning Data (England) Regulations 2026 and Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026, the Watford Local Plan 2029 Timetable is available to download in CSV format.
