The local plan review
This consultation is now closed.
Manchester is growing fast. New homes and jobs are being created. We want this growth to help us become a zero-carbon city by 2038.
To do this, we’re updating our Local Plan. This plan will guide how land is used in Manchester for the next 15 years.
- New homes, including affordable housing
- Shops, jobs and leisure services
- Green spaces and the environment
- Transport and connections
What’s happening now?
The consultation is now closed.
This follows on from the Local Plan Issues Consultation stage in 2020. The Consultation Statement sets out key issues raised in comments in 2020. We have listened to your feedback and addressed your comments where possible in the Draft Local Plan.
How to read the Draft Plan
You can read the plan in different ways:
- Read online via consultation portal
- Download the Draft Local Plan
- View the Policies Map
- Visit Central Library to view a paper copy
- Use computers at any Manchester library (free for members, small fee for non-members).
What happens next?
After the consultation ends, we’ll:
- Look at all the comments you send us
- Propose changes to the plan
- Share a final version with you next summer
The final plan will then be checked by a Planning Inspector, and after this the council will officially adopt it.
Consultation events
We’ll be holding in-person events across the city during the consultation. Details are as follows:
- Wednesday 22nd October, 4pm - 7pm - Gorton Hub, 27 Garratt Way, M18 8HE. The hub is on Hyde Road at the junction with Whitewell Way.
- Tuesday 28th October, 4pm - 7pm - North City Library, Rochdale Road, Harpurhey, M9 4AF.
- Wednesday 29th October, 3.30pm - 7pm - Wythenshawe Forum, Forum Centre, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, M22 5RX.
- Tuesday 4th November, 4pm - 7pm - Withington Baths, 30 Burton Road, Withington, Manchester M20 3EB.
- Thursday 6th November, 11am - 2pm - Central Library, St Peters Square, City Centre, M2 5PD.
- Thursday 6th November, 4pm - 7pm - Central Library, St Peters Square, City Centre, M2 5PD.
If you are unable to attend an event, you can download all the displayed information.
Call for Sites
We want to hear from you if you have any suggestions for sites that should be considered as part of the Local Plan.
It's a chance for anyone to suggest sites - residents, groups, businesses, landowners and developers.
Local Plan evidence
We’re also preparing studies to make sure the plan is based on up-to-date information. These can be found on the Draft Local Plan Evidence Base page.
Local Plan supporting documents
The plan is supported by documents, including:
- Sustainability appraisal
- Habitat regulation assessment
- Equality impact assessment
- Duty to co-operate statement.
Updated Statement of Community Involvement
We’ve updated our Statement of Community Involvement. This sets outs how you can get involved in preparation of planning policy. It includes:
- How to comment on planning documents
- How to give feedback on planning applications
Local Green Space
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) provides an opportunity for councils to designate land as Local Green Space. You can let us know about green areas that matter to you.
We’ve received three nominations so far. These are being checked against criteria in national policy.
For further information please email us at planningstrategy@manchester.gov.uk.