Emerging Local Plan for Derby (LPD)
Consultation
An eight-week consultation on the Draft Local Plan for Derby will run from Monday 12 January 2026 to Monday 9 March 2026.
The Draft Local Plan was written before the recent publication of the proposed National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) reforms, which were published on the 16 December 2025. A decision on how to adapt the plan in light of the proposed changes will be made in the coming months.
We are encouraging people to respond to this consultation through our new Local Plan Consultation Portal. You will need to register and create an account if you wish to make any comments on the plan.
- Final Draft Local Plan for Derby R18
- Green wedge map pack
- Local Plan: frequently asked questions
- Summary document
- Reg 18 comment form
- Equalities Impact Assessment: Local Plan
Consultation drop-in events
As part of our consultation, we are running two drop-in events:
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 31 January 2026 | 9:30am to 3pm | The Market Hall, Ordish Room |
| Saturday 21 February 2026 | 9:30am to 3pm | The Market Hall, Ordish Room |
Evidence relating to the new emerging plan can be found on the Local Plan for Derby (LPD) evidence base page.
Local plan consultation list
If you are not already on our local plan consultation list and want to be kept updated on the new local plan's progress, email planningpolicy@derby.gov.uk.