Notice to Commence Knowsley Local Plan
Notice is given that on 10 November 2026 Knowsley Council will commence preparation of the Knowsley Local Plan.
This notice has been prepared in accordance with the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (as amended) and the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026.
Title of the Local Plan: Knowsley Local Plan
Name of the planning authority preparing the plan: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Details identified for the plan: The Knowsley Local Plan will provide the statutory planning framework for all planning matters including minerals and waste.
The area the plan will cover: It will cover the whole of the district of Knowsley, with the boundary of the plan following the administrative boundary, ONS Code E0800011. A map showing the area can be found at figure 1 below.
Date of publication of the Notice to Commence: 10 November 2026.
Local Plan timetable location: The Local Plan timetable is published on the Council’s website here.
Expected start date to prepare the plan: The Council currently expect to pass through Gateway 1 on 13 April 2027.
Further Information: For further information, please contact the Planning Policy Team:
- Email: localplan@knowsley.gov.uk
- Telephone: 0151 443 2326
- Post: Planning Policy, Knowsley Council, Huyton Library, Civic Way, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 6GD
The below map shows the boundary of the local plan.
