Local Plan 2044 timetable

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The timetable below relates to the preparation of a new local plan for Reigate & Banstead Borough Council under the plan-making system introduced by the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 and the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026.

The government has published new guidance for local authorities to create, publish and maintain local plan timetables which replaces the previous Local Development Scheme (LDS).

The new Reigate & Banstead Borough Local Plan 2044 will cover the whole of the administrative area of Reigate & Banstead.

Date Stage
31 July 2026 Give public 'Notice to commence'
14 September 2026 - October 2026 Scoping public consultation
December 2026 Gateway 1
April 2027 East Surrey Council is established
June 2027 - July 2027 Public consultation on draft vision, aims and objectives (including spatial strategy)
December 2027 - January 2028 Gateway 2
March 2028 - May 2028 Public consultation – consult on the proposed Local Plan policies, site allocations, designations, policy map and SEA
October 2028 Gateway 3
December 2028 Submit Local Plan for examination
January 2029 - May 2029 Examination
June 2029 Adoption