Replacement Local Development Plan (LDP) Candidate Sites

Powys Local Planning Authority (LPA) opened the Call for Candidate Sites, for six weeks from 1 November to 13 December 2022.

All submitted sites are now included in a Candidate Sites Register together with the results of the initial site filter which is available for comment as part of the Replacement LDP Preferred Strategy consultation.

As part of the consultation, it is also possible to submit new candidate sites for consideration.

Comments on the candidate sites and submissions for new sites are invited between Monday 19 August and Monday 7 October 2024. Please see below 'how to' videos.

The Council recommends the use of the consultation portal Powys County Council / Cyngor Sir Powys - Consultations. Alternatively, you can request comment forms and candidate site submission forms from ldp@powys.gov.uk or they are available to collect at the consultation venues.

Guidance and Information relating to the Candidate Site Process

Candidate Site submissions should have regard to the following guidance and information:

• Candidate Site Guidance Notes (PDF) [381KB] - which provide guidance on completing each question on the form and on the additional information that needs to be submitted in support of the submission.
• The interactive Constraints Map - to identify any key policy and designated site constraints. Site proposers will need to refer to the Constraints Map in order to respond to relevant questions on the Candidate Site Submission Form. Please note that this data should NOT be relied on for legal purposes and may not be fully up-to-date with changes made to the constraints' data in the County.  The Council can accept no responsibility for any error or inaccuracy which may arise'.
• Candidate Site Assessment Methodology (PDF) [738KB] - which set out the process, assessment criteria, and methodology to be used by the LPA to determine the suitability of Candidate Sites for inclusion as Allocated Sites within the Replacement LDP.  Appendix 1 of this document sets out the framework to be used for assessing sites as part of the Integrated Sustainability Appraisal process.
• Candidate Site Viability Assessment Guidance 2024 (PDF) [341KB] - this sets out the process that will be used to assess the viability of Candidate Sites.  The LPA expects site proposers to submit an Initial Site Viability Assessment, using the Development Viability Model (DVM) developed regionally, together with supporting viability information, at the Call for Candidate Sites stage.  This Guidance should be used alongside the User Guide accompanying the model and 'how to' videos prepared to assist with completion of the model. To obtain a copy of the DVM for a specific Candidate Site, with the accompanying User Guide, please contact the LPA at ldp@powys.gov.uk giving the site address details and a location plan.
• Local Landscape Character Assessment - prepared as evidence to inform the Powys Replacement LDP. It provides guidance on how landscape character should be considered as part of development proposals. Site proposers will need to refer to this assessment to respond to Question 44 on the Candidate Site Submission Form.

The Powys Replacement LDP will be supported by certain assessment processes aimed at ensuring that the plan contributes towards sustainable development, well-being, and other requirements around equality, health, Welsh language, and the environment.   The following documents provide an overview of the main assessment processes and their key elements:

• Introduction to the Integrated Sustainability Assessment Process (PDF) [317KB]
• Introduction to the Habitats Regulations Assessment Process (PDF) [254KB]

 Candidate Sites - Using the Constraints Map

 Candidate Sites - Using the online Candidate Sites Submission Form

 Viewing the interactive Candidate Site Register

 How to make a comment on the Candidate Site Register

What happens next?

The LPA is continuing to assess the Candidate Sites and will assess new site submissions to determine if they are suitable, or not, for inclusion in the Replacement LDP.  Site proposers should be aware that not submitting sufficiently detailed information may result in a site not being taken forward.