North Herts new Local Plan – Scoping Stage – May 2026

North Hertfordshire District Council is commencing preparation of a new Local Plan. The Government has put into place a new process and timetable for local planning authorities, and this first consultation is a generalised Scoping Stage. This is where residents and stakeholders are invited to share their views on the overall vision, priorities, challenges and opportunities for the Plan. No specific sites are proposed.

Find out more on the North Herts website at https://www.north-herts.gov.uk/scoping-stage

The consultation is open until 28 June 2026, and we encourage all residents, community groups, Parish Councils and stakeholders to respond. You may use our consultation response for guidance if you wish – it’s available for download below.

All consultation responses may be submitted either via the North Herts consultation portal at the website link above, or via email to yourlocalplan@north-herts.gov.uk. If you choose to respond by email, North Herts Council has requested that you structure your comments by referencing the corresponding question number from the Scoping Document.

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