Uttlesford Local Plan Main Modifications Consultation

Overview

Consultation Background

The Uttlesford Local Plan 2021-2041 was submitted to the Secretary of State for examination in December 2024. Subsequent Examination in Public hearing sessions were held between 9^th and 19^th June 2025. For details of the hearing sessions see here and all other details relating to the examination please see here. To view all other information about the local plan, including the previous consultations see here.

As a result of the examination thus far, the Planning Inspectors appointed to examine the Local Plan have recommended several Main Modifications to make the plan sound and legally compliant. These are shown on the Schedule of Main Modifications that has been published for consultation and has been subject to a further Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulation Assessment.

The modifications are proposed without prejudice to the Inspectors final conclusions which will take account of all representations submitted in response to this consultation. Responses to the consultation will be sent directly to the Inspectors by the Council for review.

Please note: This consultation is strictly limited to representations on the Schedule of Main Modifications and associated documents listed below. It is not an opportunity to comment on any other aspects of the submitted Local Plan or re-submit previous representations, as these have already been considered by the Inspectors as part of the Examination in Public.

Consultation Documents

There are four documents being consulted on:

• Schedule of Proposed Main Modifications
• Sustainability Appraisal of the Main Modifications
• Habitats Regulation Assessment of the Main Modifications
• Schedule of Proposed Policies Map Modifications

Additional Modifications

A schedule of ‘Additional Modifications' is also published alongside the consultation, purely for information. These include grammatical corrections or consequential changes that result from the Main Modifications. For convenience this schedule can be viewed and an opportunity for comments is provided. However,the Additional Modifications do not form part of the Examination.

• Schedule of Additional Modifications

Consultation Period

Comments must be made during the six-week consultation period which will run from Monday 15th September 2025 to 5pm Monday 27th October 2025. Representations received after this date cannot be accepted. 

Where to view the documents?

The consultation documents are available under 'Related' at the bottom of this page.

How to make representations

Responses can be provided by:

• Completing the online survey below
• Downloading the representation form (.docx) and sending your response by email to localplan@uttlesford.gov.uk.
• Downloading and printing the representation form (.docx) and sending your response by post to Planning Policy, Uttlesford District Council, Council Offices, CB11 4ER.