Consideration of the factors that would
influence the decision to undertake a review and possible
replacement of Sefton's Local Plan (2017). This includes the age of
the current Local Plan, how well the Council are doing against key
policies in that Local Plan and the emerging planning system due to
be implemented in 2024.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Both Financial and Community Impact;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 28/04/2023
Financial: Yes;
Community Impact: Yes;
Decision due: 22 Jun 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Planning and Building Control
Lead director: Assistant Director - Economic Growth and Housing
Department: Regeneration and Skills
Contact: Ian Loughlin Email: ian.loughlin@sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 3558.
Consultation process
None at present. See above
Consultees
None at present. However, extensive consultation will be undertaken on a replacement Local Plan when work on that document is underway. This will be accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement and statutory national requirements. The timing of future consultation opportunities will be set out in an updated Local Development Scheme which will be published in advance of commencing the Local Plan