Consultation is a key part of the local plan process, and this Issues and Options (Regulation 18) consultation is the first public consultation on what the Local Plan Part 2 Review should include.

The consultation seeks views on:

South Derbyshire’s Part 2 Local Plan Review – Issues and Options

South Derbyshire Sustainability Appraisal Local Plan Part 2 Review Scoping Report

Reference copies of the consultation document and paper copies of the questionnaire can be found at the following locations (during opening hours) from Monday 24th November 2025:

South Derbyshire District Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Swadlincote DE11 0AH

All South Derbyshire libraries and the following libraries outside of the District: Burton on Trent, Chellaston, Mickleover and Sinfin.

Drop in events

A series of drop in events are to be held around the District throughout December 2025 and January 2026. An additional event has been added in Repton. Details of the drop in events are listed below.

The events are open to all, and you do not have to attend your nearest one. As always, we would like you to extend the invitation far and wide. Please do tell your family, friends and neighbours about this consultation and the opportunity to respond to shaping the District.

Frank Wickham Hall, Portland Street, Etwall, DE65 6JF

Monday 8th December 2025 4pm – 7pm

Melbourne Sporting Partnership, Cockshut Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8DG

Tuesday 9th December 2025 4pm – 7pm

Repton School, Sports Centre (Hospitality Suite),Willington Road, Repton, Derby, DE65 6FH

Thursday 18th December 4pm – 7pm

Sharpes Pottery Museum, 23 West Street , Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Friday 19th December 2025 4pm – 7pm

Hilton Village Hall, Peacroft Lane, Hilton, DE65 5GH

Tuesday 20th January 2026 4pm – 7pm

All Saints Heritage Centre, Shardlow Road, Aston on Trent

Wednesday 14th January 2026 4pm – 7pm

Rosliston and Cauldwell Village Hall, Main Street, Rosliston, DE12 8JW

Friday 16th January 2026 4pm – 7pm

How to respond

Comments made in response to this consultation need to be made in writing.

The Councils preferred method is for representations to be submitted by using South Derbyshire District Councils online portal. The link to which is below: –

You can submit a response online. If you have not used the consultation software previously, you will need to register.

Alternatively, you can submit your completed questionnaires by email to local.plan@southderbyshire.gov.uk : or

Post to: South Derbyshire District Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AH

If you have any questions, please email the planning policy team on: local.plan@southderbyshire.gov.uk

Please submit your comments by 5pm on 30th January 2026

All documentation can be found here: –