Several Local Planning Authorities in North Wales are currently preparing new Local Development Plans (LDPs), which will identify what can be built and where, and tackle the need and locations for various types of development including housing, employment, community facilities, retail, open space and other land uses. The new Local Development Plans, once adopted, will determine how the Local Planning Authorities take future planning and development decisions in their area.
The preparation of revised LDPs present opportunities for landowners, developers and the local community to engage in policy changes that will shape development in their area.
Our experienced team has a strong track record in Development Plan work across North Wales and is ready to help with responses or the submission of candidate sites. Caulmert has two offices in North Wales, and are listed in the RTPI Planning Directory. With submission deadlines upcoming, now is the ideal time to get in touch with us.
Conwy Replacement Local Development Plan
Conwy County Borough Council have published their Draft Replacement LDP for the period 2018 – 2033 for public consultation. The consultation runs until 22nd March 2026.
The Replacement LDP is a key planning document that sets out where new homes, employment sites, and green spaces will be located across Conwy County (excluding the Eryri National Park area).
This is an important consultation for the future planning policy within Conwy and we advise those with an interest in the area to review the Draft Replacement LDP, in particular the proposed allocations for residential and commercial developments.
Please get in touch with our Planning team should you require advice on how to respond.
Eyri National Park Call for Candidate Sites
Eyri National Park Authority has started the process of drawing up the new Eryri LDP, which will cover the period 2026 to 2041.
As part of this process the Eyri National Park Call for Candidate Sites is now open until 11th May 2026. The National Park is looking for sites to be considered in the process of drawing up the new LDP.
Do you have land or an empty building that you think might be suitable for one of the following uses?
- Homes (including Affordable Housing)
- Employment
- Retail
- Leisure/Recreation
- Green Infrastructure/Open Space
If so, please feel free to contact Caulmert’s Planning Team should you require any assistance in submitting a candidate site.
Gwynedd New Local Development Plan
The process of preparing a new Local Development Plan (LDP) for the Gwynedd Local Planning Authority area (excluding the Eryri National Park area) has commenced, with the new LDP covering the period 2024 -2039.
Whilst Gwynedd’s Call for Sites is officially closed, there may still be an opportunity to submit a late submission. If you are a landowner who would like to submit a site, or, if you have already submitted a site for consideration and need assistance in preparing the evidence for why your site should be included in the LDP, Caulmert can help.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Planning team who will be able to assist.
Anglesey New Local Development Plan
The process of preparing a new Local Development Plan (LDP) for the Isle of Anglesey Local Planning Authority area has started, with the new LDP covering the period between 2024 and 2039.
Whilst Anglesey’s Call for Sites is officially closed, there may still be an opportunity to submit a late submission. If you are a landowner who would like to submit a site, or, if you have already submitted a site for consideration and need assistance in preparing the evidence for why your site should be included in the LDP, Caulmert can help.
If you have sites that fall outside of these Local Authorities, Caulmert’s Planning Team can review the options you have available given the location and stage these are at with their Local Plan preparation.
