Melton Local Plan Partial Update Submitted for Independent Examination
Melton Borough Council has formally submitted its Local Plan Partial Update to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, marking a key milestone in the ongoing development of the borough’s planning framework.
The submission, made on 27 March 2026, initiates the next stage of the statutory process. An independent Planning Inspector, appointed by the Planning Inspectorate, will review the documents to assess whether the proposed updates meet national planning requirements and if they have been prepared in accordance with legal and procedural standards.
The Local Plan Partial Update was open for its final consultation before submission from 17 January to 28 February 2025, providing residents and stakeholders with the opportunity to share their feedback with the Council.
The Local Plan is a statutory long-term planning document prepared by the local planning authority that sets out a strategic vision and framework for future development, land use, and infrastructure within the area. The partial update does not change the previous plan’s overall strategy for housing in the borough. It focuses on refining key policies to deliver sustainable growth, supported by appropriate infrastructure, and ensuring the borough is well‑positioned to meet future challenges while protecting the area’s unique character.
Councillor Margaret Glancy, Melton Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Governance, Environment and Regulatory Services, said:
“Reaching this submission stage is an important achievement for the Borough of Melton. The update strengthens our ability to plan positively for the future while safeguarding what makes our borough special. We look forward to working constructively with the Planning Inspector during the examination process.”
Further details about the examination and upcoming stages will be published on the Melton Local Plan website in due course at https://www.meltonplan.co.uk/lpupdate-examination
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For more information please contact: communications@melton.gov.uk