Sefton Local Plan 2029-2044

Sefton Council have commenced a new Local Plan that will replace the current Local Plan (April 2017). It is anticipated that it will cover the period 2029-2044.

Stage 1 – Local Plan Scoping Report

The first opportunity to comment is available between Friday 17^th July to Friday 18^th September 2026. This is a chance to comment on what topics the Local Plan should cover and provide initial ideas of the vision for Sefton and how would like to be consulted throughout the Local Plan process.

To assist, we have published a Local Plan Scoping Report which identifies the range of topics and issues we are expected to address in the Local Plan. We are seeking views on this report.

Local Plan Scoping Report (July 2026) [TO FOLLOW]
Local Plan Scoping Report – EASY READ VERSION (July 2026) [TO FOLLOW]

We have also published a two page leaflet that went to every home and a short video setting out the key points of the Local Plan.

Local Plan leaflet [TO FOLLOW]
Local Plan leaflet – EASY READ VERSION [TO FOLLOW]
Local Plan information video [TO FOLLOW]

How to comment

Comments should be received no later than midnight on 18^th September 2026.

Comments can be made through the Council’s online Consultation and Engagement Hub – Your Sefton Your Say [from Friday 17^th July 2026]

By email to local.plan@sefton.gov.uk

By post to Planning Department, Magdalen House, Trinity Road, Bootle L20 3NJ.

Call for Sites

To support the Local Plan, we are asking people to submit sites for consideration for new development. Please note that submitting a site does not mean that the Council will consider it suitable.

Sites should be submitted no later than midnight on 18^th September 2026.

Call for Sites should be made through the Council’s online Consultation and Engagement Hub – Your Sefton Your Say [from Friday 17^th July 2026]

Local Plan Timetable

The current timetable and formal Notice of Commencement for the new Local Plan are set out below.

Local Plan Timetable	(pdf 108KB)
Notice of Intention to Commence Local Plan Preparation	(pdf 862KB)

If you wish to be included on a list of people/organisations that will be notified of when we consult on the new Local Plan, please email your details to local.plan@sefton.gov.uk.