Find out more about development of the new Local Plan
We are developing a new Local Plan under the new planning system, to shape how Wirral is developed in the future. A Local Plan sets out a vision and framework for the future development of an area, with policies used to decide planning applications. It should be noted that Wirral Local Plan 2045 included in the Notice of Intention to Commence is a working title. The revised NPPF published in August 2026 stated that Local Plans should cover a period of no less than 10 years from the point of adoption of the Plan (Policy PM2). In light of this the Council intends to amend the new Local Plan period to 10 years with a revised working title of “Wirral Local Plan 2039”. Any formal decisions on the plan period are subject to further review and approval through the plan preparation process.
Gateway 1 (31 October 2026)
- Gateway 1 Submission - Made available 31 October 2026.
Notice of Scoping Consultation (15 July 2026)
- Notice of Local Plan Scoping Consultation - made available 15 July 2026. Updated 30 July 2026.
Local Plan Scoping Consultation (15 July - 28 August 2026) now closed
Notice of Plan-Making (30 June 2026)
- Notice of Intention to Commence Local Plan Preparation - made available 30 June 2026
Local Plan Timetable (30 June 2026)
Call for Sites (3 June - 24 July 2026) now closed
Please see our Call for Sites page.
Local Plan 2039 data
The csv files below contain basic information about the Wirral Local Plan 2039 and is published as required by The Planning Data (England) Regulations 2026. This data is provided under the Open Government Licence.
Local Plan Updates
You can keep up to date with the Wirral Local Plan 2039 and be notified about future consultations by signing up to our consultation database or by contacting us at localplan@wirral.gov.uk
Last updated: 31/10/26