Those who live, work in and visit the Peak District National Park are being asked for their views on strategic planning issues as part of a Local Plan Review consultation – the first review of its kind in around 15 years.

The National Park Authority’s Policy & Communities team will seek views on house building, developing business and commercial properties, as well as protecting green spaces and the environment.

A series of roadshows will also take the message to villages across the Peak District with locals invited to come and learn more about how to take part. The consultation will be starting on 7 October and running until to 29 November 2024.

Following the consultation, the next Local Plan is expected to be shorter than previous plans and will combine information previously included across two separate documents – making it easier to understand and use.

The Peak District National Park Authority’s new local plan will shape future development in the National Park to 2045. Planning policies set out in the new plan will guide decisions on development proposals and planning applications in the National Park – including everything from housing to quarrying.

The public consultation runs from 7th October to 29th November, 2024.

People are invited to attend one of the consultation events that will be held at different venues in the National Park, including: Memorial Hall at Hathersage on 10th October; Memorial Hall at Parwich on 14th October; Sports Club at Hope on 15th October (1pm-5pm); Community Hall at Tideswell on 17th October; Village Hall at Youlgrave on 18th October; the Burton Institute at Winster on 21st October; Village Hall at Warslow on 22nd October; Village Hall at Low Bradfield on 8th November (4pm-8pm). These events will all take place between 3pm and 8pm, unless otherwise stated.

A full list of local consultation events will be available on the National Park Authority website or by calling 01629 816200.

The consultation document will be online and accessed via an interactive portal as well being available as a downloadable pdf. Visit www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/localplan for more information.