Wirral Local Plan 2022-2040

The Wirral Local Plan was formally adopted on 31 March 2025 and will shape the future of the Borough between 2022 to 2040.

The Local Plan now forms part of the statutory development plan and will be used to determine planning applications alongside:

To access the adopted Local Plan written statement, accompanying maps and associated documents, visit the Council’s website at: Wirral Local Plan 2022 to 2040 | wirral.gov.uk

What is a Local Plan?

  • A Local Plan sets out the vision for future development in the borough. Every area in England and Wales should have an up-to-date Local Plan in place and review it at least every five years.

  • The council is currently preparing the new Local Plan for Wirral which will set out how the borough should be developed over the next 15 years, in line with national policy and legislation.

  • Local Plans are used to help decide on planning applications and other planning related decisions. In effect, they are the local guide to what can be built where, shaping infrastructure investments and determining the future pattern of development in the borough.

Visit this Council web page for more insight into the Local Plan 2022-2040