On 26 June 2026, the Local Plan Timetable came into force alongside the Notice of Commencement. Please note that this timetable may be updated to reflect progress with existing policy documents, subject to an updated evidence base and national policy.
| Cannock Chase Local Plan 2026 – 2046 Timetable | Dates |
Stage 1: Scoping Key Activities: - Publication of Notice of Intention to Commence the New Local Plan | Regulation 19
- Initial evidence base review: Housing and Employment Needs, Flood Risk, Landscape Character etc.
Community Involvement:
Statutory Public Engagement: Scoping Consultation | Regulation 20 | Spring – Autumn 2026 June/July 2026 August/September 2026 |
Gateway 1: Self Assessment | Start of the 30 month
Local Plan Period | Regulation 21 | October 2026 |
Stage 1: Proposed Content of Plan and Supporting Evidence Key Activities: - Early stage visioning and options
- Vision and Strategic Options
- Initial Evidence Base Review: IIA, SFRA, HIA, Green Belt Assessment Part 2 etc.)
- Publication of summary of scoping consultation | Regulation 22
Community Engagement:
Statutory Public Engagement: Vision and Strategic Options | Regulation 23 | November 2026 – June 2027 May – June 2027 |
Stage 2a: Draft Plan Preparation Key Activities: - Publication of summary of Vision and Strategic Options Consultation | Regulation 24
- Site assessments
- Strategic policy drafting
- Prepare for Gateway 2
| July – September 2027 |
| Gateway 2: MHCLG review of Draft Plan | Regulation 26 | October 2027 |
Stage 2b: Draft Plan Preparation Key Activities: - Draft Local Plan
- Draft Policies Map
Community Engagement:
Statutory Public Engagement: Proposed Draft Local Plan Consultation | Regulation 27 | October 2027 – January 2028 February – March 2028
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Stage 2c: Final Proposed Plan Preparation Key Activities: - Publication of summary of Draft Local Plan Consultation | Regulation 30
- Finalise submission documents
- Prepare for Gateway 3
| April – July 2028 |
| Gateway 3: Submission of the Local Plan to the Secretary of State | Regulations 31 - 33 | July/August 2028 |
Stage 3: Submission and Examination Key Activities: - Submit to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) | Regulation 34
- Publish Local Plan
- Publish Policies Map
- Publish Consultation Reports
- Independent Examination | Regulation 35
- Examination Hearings
- Main Modifications (if required)
- Consultation of Main Modifications (if required)
- Receipt of Inspector’s Final Report | Regulation 37
Community Involvement:
Attend Examination hearings (public)
Representations of Main Modifications (if required) | October 2028 – March 2029 |
Stage 4: Adoption | Regulation 39 Key Activities: - Adoption by Full Council
- Publication of Adoption Statement
- Update Digital Local Plan
- Begin monitoring cycle
Community Involvement:
Local Plan available for inspection
Community notified of adoption
| April 2029 |
