New Local Plan for development of Derby lined up for further consultation

A new Local Plan setting out the future development of Derby is set to move to the next stage.

Residents will get another chance to feed back on the document later this year after more than 500 people responded to the first consultation in January.

Their feedback has been reviewed and proposals updated, ensuring that the plan meets all necessary legal obligations, while also reflecting the views of residents.

Derby City Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve the latest version for public consultation when it meets on Wednesday.

Councillor Shiraz Khan, the city council’s cabinet member for housing, strategic planning and regulatory services, said: “The Local Plan is a very significant document, setting out our vision for housing, communities, and employment growth in the city over the next two decades.

“Although the current plan runs until 2028, updated housing requirements and changing local needs mean a fresh, forward-looking strategy is now required.

“It’s only right that our proposals reflect the needs of the people of Derby.

“That’s why we’ve taken existing feedback on board when revising the proposals.”

The new plan, covering the period to 2043, makes provision for at least 12,500 new homes.

Growth is planned for the city centre, as well as suburban areas including Littleover, Chaddesden, Spondon and Mickleover, supported by existing arrangements with neighbouring authorities.

Alongside housing, around 130 hectares have been earmarked as “employment land” to provide space for businesses and workplaces, including at nationally significant locations such as Infinity Park Derby.

A retail-led regeneration strategy is proposed to strengthen the city centre as a thriving, attractive destination for residents, workers and visitors.

Sustainable travel also features prominently. The revised plan will support more sustainable connections between the University of Derby and city centre and ensure that former railway lines and canal routes are not severed.