Joint Local Plan 2045 (JLP2) Scoping Consultation

Overview

We are inviting comments on our scoping consultation, a key first step in the new local plan-making system. This consultation is the first opportunity for the local community and stakeholders to share their views on what the plan should include and how we should approach future engagement. 

At this early scoping stage, we aren't yet seeking views on any proposed plan strategies, policies or site allocations.

Before taking part in the survey, please explore our interactive webpage which provides further detail on the local plan, alongside background information which may help you to answer the questions.

Other formats of the document and finding more information

You can also view our Scoping Consultation Document as a PDF document and our Scoping Consultation Notice for formal information about this consultation. The Councils have a joint JLP2 webpage which contains the timetable for the preparation of the plan.

If you have any questions about the scoping consultation or require it in an alternative format (for example large print, Braille, audio, Easy Read and alternative languages) please email planning.policy@southandvale.gov.uk or call 01235 422 422. 

The period for responding on the scoping consultation for the Joint Local Plan 2045 (JLP2) is from Tuesday 8 September until Tuesday 29 September at 11.59pm.

What happens after the consultation closes?

After this consultation closes, we will review and consider all comments received. We will then publish a 'summary of scoping consultation' document, which provides a summary of the main issues raised by respondents and how we will address them.

Personal details

Comments submitted by individuals may be made public (including online publication) alongside the individual’s full name. Details within your comments referring to specific addresses may be published, where these are relevant to the planning matters being commented on. No other contact details will be published.

Comments submitted on behalf of individuals/businesses/organisations may be made public (including online publication) alongside the full name of the individual/agent submitting the comments (where provided), together with the full name of the individual/business/organisation that the submission has been made on behalf of. Details within your comments referring to specific addresses may be published, where these are relevant to the planning matters being commented on. No other contact details will be published.

To find out how your personal data is used for the Joint Local Plan 2045 Scoping Consultation and for information on how the councils hold, use and store your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy on our websites: South Oxfordshire webpage or Vale of White Horse webpage.

Joint Local Plan 2045 (JLP2) Scoping Consultation

Closes 29 Sep 2026

Opened 8 Sep 2026

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Businesses/Organisations
  • General Public
  • Neighbourhood Planning Group
  • Planning - Business/Organisation
  • Planning Agents
  • Planning Developers
  • Town/Parish Councils