Post: Local Plan funding

Matthew Pennycook MP

Local Plan funding

Published On: 6th February 2026

The government has announced more funding to support local authorities with Local Plan-making

The Local Plan changes were explained in an earlier London Forum update here.

There was guidance for LPAs and a statement by Mathew Pennycook MP.

Legacy System Plan Funding – For local authorities progressing a Local Plan who intend to submit it for examination by 31st December 2026 and are meeting the Government’s defined criteria.

New System Plan Funding – For local authorities which commit to bringing a new Local Plan forward early in the new plan-making system.

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