Planning Policy

The Powys Local Development Plans, which set out the Council's strategy for the sustainable development of the area, cover all of Powys except for those parts of the county located within the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park.

The Adopted Local Development Plan (2011 - 2026) is used by the Council to guide and manage development, providing a basis by which planning applications are determined and will be in place until March 2026. 

Work is now progressing on a Replacement Local Development Plan (2022 - 2037).

An important milestone has been reached with the Council now preparing, from August 2024, to consult on the Pre-deposit (Preferred Strategy) Replacement LDP.  Taking the Preferred Strategy out to consultation was agreed by Council  members at a meeting in July 2024 where a revised Delivery Agreement was also approved incorporating an updated timetable for plan preparation. 

Please follow the link below to the Replacement Local Development Plan pages to find out how you can get involved and to access the revised Delivery Agreement. More information can also be found by clicking on Latest Planning Policy News.