Have your say on what our new Local Plan should cover
The new Local Plan will set out the long-term approach to a range of planning matters. These include sites for new homes and commercial facilities, infrastructure delivery and protection of the natural and historic environment.
At this early stage of the process, we are conducting a statutory ‘scoping’ consultation, asking for views on what the Local Plan should contain. This consultation is aimed mainly at key organisations, but anyone can submit comments, and all comments received will be considered.
How to get involved
This consultation is open from Wednesday 27 May to midnight on Friday 19 June 2026. Comments should be made via our online consultation platform on our Local Plan Consultation page.
You will be asked to register with the local plan engagement platform.
What’s next
The scoping consultation will be followed in the autumn with a consultation on a draft vision, and early ideas on how best to accommodate the growth. We’ll be asking for your views on this and taking them into account when finalising the Local Plan.
Identifying the most appropriate locations will never be easy but our ambition is for infrastructure-led growth, planning alongside improvements to schools, health services, transport and leisure facilities. The plan will also secure more affordable homes while protecting and enhancing the environment.
For further information or support please contact the Planning Policy team at localplan@hart.gov.uk.
If you wish to be directly notified of future Local Plan consultations, please sign up to our local plan database.