Local Plan review (2016-2036) examination

A new consultation will run for 8-weeks, from 7 August - 2 October 2024 (inclusive). Details are set out below.

During the recent Local Plan examination hearings (March and April 2024), the Borough Council has agreed a timetable for consulting upon Main Modifications to the Local Plan. The agreed indicative timetable is set out in the Local Development Scheme (updated April 2024).

The Inspectors have now given the Borough Council the go-ahead to consult upon a Schedule of Main Modifications to the Local Plan (Part 1).  This covers all aspects of the Plan, except Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show people, which are subject to separate examination hearings (to take place in September 2024) and a Part 2 consultation, scheduled to take place in the autumn (see below).

Main Modification consultations are the final stage(s) in the Local Plan examination process, whereby the Inspectors will consider any representations received at this final stage in the process, before publishing their examination report.

The consultation relates to the following:

1. Schedule of Main Modifications Part 1 (July 2024)
   1. Appendix 1 – Part 1 Inset Map changes (sections 1-9)
   2. Appendix 2 – Part 1 Inset Map changes (section 10-12)
   3. Appendix 3 – Part 1 Inset Map changes (section 12-13)
   4. Appendix 4 – Part 1 Inset Map changes (section 14)
   5. Appendix 5 – Part 1 Inset Map changes (section 15)
2. Schedule of Main Modifications to the Policies Map (July 2024)
   1. Submission version of the Policies Map is available to view
   2. Policies Map (incorporating Main Modifications) is available to view on the consultation portal
3. Schedule of Additional Modifications (July 2024)

The Main Modifications Part 1 is supported by the following evidence base:

1. Sustainability Appraisal update (JBA, June 2024)
2. Habitat Regulations Assessment (Footprint Ecology, July 2024)
   1. HRA Appendix 3 Addendum
3. Housing Trajectory update April 2024

Further explanation regarding the consultation and the ongoing Local Plan examination process is available through our FAQ document.

The consultation runs for 8-weeks, from 7 August to 2 October 2024 (inclusive). You can access the consultation portal and submit your response below. 

Our preference is for you to use the portal, as this will allow us to process your response promptly and efficiently. Please note that the consultation form (portal) contains copies of the full suite of documents, including policies map extracts.

Main Modifications Part 1 consultation form

If you, or a person you represent, would prefer to write a response you can download the consultation form as a PDF or Word document below.

• Main Modifications Part 1 Consultation (downloadable PDF form)
• Main Modifications Part 1 Consultation (downloadable Word form)

The Main Modifications consultations are the penultimate stage(s) in the Local Plan process, before publication of the Inspectors’ report. The Part 1 consultation covers all aspects of the Local Plan except Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Show people, which will be subject to a separate Main Modifications (Part 2) consultation during autumn 2024 (see below).

Where minor (e.g. factual/ grammatical corrections or updates) or Additional Modifications (as set out in the Additional Modifications schedule), or presentational issues are identified regarding the Policies Map (e.g. cartography), the consultation also provides an opportunity to highlight these and allow for corrections or amendments to be made.

You can scan and email completed forms to lpr@west-norfolk.gov.uk or post them to:

Local Plan 2021-2040 Main Modifications Part 1 Consultation
Planning Policy Team
Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk
Kings Court
Chapel Street
King’s Lynn
PE30 1EX

Representations must be received by 11:59pm on Wednesday, 2 October 2024.