There are three statutory Gateway Assessments during the preparation of the Local Plan Review.
These are assessments of the local plan work undertaken so far before moving to the next stage.
Gateway 1 is undertaken by the Borough Council and marks the formal start of the 30 month plan-making process.
Gateways 2 and 3 are independent assessments, likely to be undertaken by the Planning Inspectorate.
Further information on each Gateway assessment will be added to this page when they take place.
This Gateway 1 Self-Assessment Summary sets out the preparatory work we have undertaken to ensure that we are ready to prepare a new local plan within 30 months as required by Government.
The publication of this Self-Assessment Summary on 26 October 2026 marks the start of the 30-month plan making period.