Formal work will start in early 2026 under the new planning system. In the meantime, we have been undertaking some preparatory work, including:

• Agreeing a revised timetable for the preparation of the new District Plan in the form of a Local Development Scheme (LDS). The LDS sets out the key plan-making stages and timetable for the new District Plan and takes account of the Government’s plan-making reforms.
• Undertaking a Call for Sites - an opportunity for landowners, developers, agents and site promoters to submit sites which may be considered to have the potential for future development.
• Developing a Strategic Vision to chart a clear and ambitious course for the district’s future which will serve as the golden thread for the new District Plan, informing policies and decision-making that will shape East Herts in the years to come.