What is the Local Development Scheme (LDS)?
The LDS sets out the timetable for preparing a new Local Plan for the Borough and for relevant supporting documents.
A summary of the timetable for preparing the Surrey Heath Local Plan 2019 - 2038 is set out below.
In March 2024, the Council's Executive agreed a revised timetable with key dates as set out in the table below.
| Local Plan Preparation Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Consultation on Issues and Preferred Options | June – July 2018 |
| Consultation on a Draft Local Plan (Regulation 18) | March – May 2022 |
| Consultation on Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocations (Regulation 18) | August - September 2022 |
| Publication of a Pre-Submission Local Plan (Regulation 19) | Summer 2024 |
| Submission to the Secretary of State for Examination | Winter 2024/25 |
| Inspector’s Report | Autumn 2025 |
| Adoption | Autumn 2025 |
Please note that Inspectors Report and the adoption of the plan are dependent on the Planning Inspectorate and the timetable for the Local Plan Examination.
Further detail is available in the adopted LDS below: