Forest of Dean District Local Plan
Information on the Forest of Dean District Local Plan and the new local plan-making system.
In March 2026, the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026 came into force which set out a new 30-month system to prepare shorter and clearer local plans.
We have moved over and have started preparing a new local plan under this system, and expect to adopt the plan by late Autumn 2029.
You can read the government's guidance on the new local plan system.
The New Local Plan
The new Local Plan will form part of the Development Plan for the District alongside made Neighbourhood Plans.
On 06 July 2026, we
Stay up to date
To join our mailing list for updates on the plan’s progress, or for any questions on the Local Plan, email localplans@fdean.gov.uk