Planning policy

Knowsley has a comprehensive set of planning policy documents, including statutory documents in the Local Plan, supplementary planning documents, and process documents.

Knowsley Council maintains a register of previously developed brownfield sites suitable for residential development, complying with government regulations and facilitating efficient housing delivery.

Have you got a query? Find out who is best to contact here.

A Local Plan is a strategic document that guides planning decisions and shapes infrastructure investments to shape a borough's growth and development. The Knowsley Local Plan is prepared through a public consultation process. Find out more here.

The Knowsley Self and Custom Build Register helps residents express interest in self-build or custom-build housing options in the borough. By joining the register, residents can be notified of suitable sites that meet their requirements.

Follow the link on this page to see our interactive policies map.

Monitoring Reports assess how Local Plan policies are being implemented and if they are working successfully. The reports are available to view and download here.

Knowsley Council is looking for land that could be used for housing development. Interested parties can submit suggestions through the Call for Sites Exercise. Find out more and download relevant forms here.

Here you will find all the Local Plan supplementary planning documents available to download

See and download all available technical reports here.

Access and download supporting documents here.