Have your say – we welcome your views on the soundness and legal compliance of the Wolverhampton Local Plan

We would encourage you to complete the online representation form. This is designed to be quick and easy to complete:

www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/localplan-respond

The Consultation Documents include:

  • Main Document (Can be found in Downloads section)
  • Summary Leaflet (Can be found in Downloads section)
  • Online representation form
  • Guidance Notes (Can be found in Downloads section)
  • Procedural Notice (Can be found in Downloads section)
  • Sustainability Appraisal (3 volumes) (Can be found in Downloads section)
  •  Policies Map:
    • Interactive maps are available from:
    • Downloadable maps (can be found in Downloads section):
      • Map of Wolverhampton Local Plan (Reg 19) Policies Map designations
      • Map of amended UDP and AAP designations following adoption of the Wolverhampton Local Plan (Reg 19)
      • Amended UDP and AAP designations following adoption of the Wolverhampton Local Plan (Reg 19) – A4 Map Book
      • Wolverhampton Policies Map following adoption of Wolverhampton Local Plan (Reg 19) - including amended Wolverhampton UDP and AAP designations
  • Sustainability Appraisal, Evidence & Plan Preparation Documents

This second stage of public consultation invites comments on the Plan's soundness, legal compliance and compliance with the duty to co-operate, with Guidance Notes (can be found in Downloads section) providing more information.

Paper copies

Paper copies of the representation form and the main Wolverhampton Local Plan documents (for reference) are available at:

  • Wolverhampton Civic Centre, St Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SH (at the business reception by the mayoral entrance)
  • Wolverhampton Central Library, Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, WV1 3AX
  • Bilston Library, Mount Pleasant, Bilston, WV14 7LU
  • Wednesfield Library, 2 Well Lane, Wednesfield, WV11 1XT

Drop-in

You can view the consultation documents and speak to Planning Officers at the following drop-in sessions:

  • Wolverhampton Civic Centre, St Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SH: 
    • Wednesday 4 December, 9am – 5pm
  • Wolverhampton Central Library, Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, WV1 3AX: 
    • Thursday 5 December, 3pm – 7pm 
    • Saturday 7 December, 10am – 2pm

If you need help understanding the documents, completing the representation form, or would like to discuss the Plan with Planning Officers, please contact the Wolverhampton Local Plan Team at: localplan@wolverhampton.gov.uk or Tel: 01902 551155

Please send completed paper representation forms to: Wolverhampton Local Plan, City Planning, City of Wolverhampton Council, Civic Centre, St Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton, WV1 1SH, or hand them in at Wolverhampton Civic Centre.

What is the deadline for responses?

The consultation will end at 5:00 pm on Thursday 9 January 2025. Please submit your completed representation forms by this date.

How will my representation be used?

We will consider the responses received to decide if any changes need to be made to the Plan before it is submitted to the Government for public examination. Please note that all representations will be made public (as set out in the representation forms and guidance notes - please also see the privacy notice  for further details).

Wolverhampton Local Plan Timetable

  • Issues and Preferred Options Consultation: 26 February – 10 April 2024
  • Wolverhampton Local Plan Consultation: 25 Nov 2024 – 9 Jan 2025
  • Submission to Government: Early 2025
  • Independent Examination by Planning Inspector: Spring 2025 – Spring 2026
  • Adoption by City of Wolverhampton Council: Mid 2026
     
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