There are three statutory Gateway Assessments required during the preparation of the Local Plan Review. These assessments evaluate the progress of the local plan work undertaken so far before proceeding to the next stage.
Gateway 1, which was published on 26 October 2026, is conducted by the Borough Council and signifies the official start of the 30-month plan-making procedure. The document can be viewed online.
Gateways 2 and 3 will be independent assessments, likely to be carried out by the Planning Inspectorate. Further details regarding these subsequent gateways will be provided on this page when they occur.
