Consultation on the Proposed Main Modifications to the Newham Local Plan
The Local Plan was submitted for examination in July 2025. Following examination hearings held between December 2025 and February 2026, the Inspector has identified a series of Main Modifications required to ensure the Plan meets the tests of legal compliance and soundness.
The Council consulted on Proposed Main Modifications to the Newham Local Plan between Tuesday 26 May 2026 and Tuesday 7 July 2026. These were put forward without prejudice to the Inspector’s final conclusion which will take into account all representations received during the consultation. Any representations received after 7 July will not be accepted.
Documents That Were Subject to Consultation
- ED030 - Schedule of Main Modifications to the Newham Local Plan (PDF)
- ED031 - Proposed changes to the Local Plan Policies Map (PDF)
- ED032 - Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) Addendum (PDF)
- ED033 - Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Addendum (PDF)
- ED034 - Schedule of Additional Modifications (PDF)
○ Comments on these will be considered by the Council but will not be sent to the Inspector.
Documents Published for Information Only
Related documents
- Regulation 19 Draft Submission Local Plan 2024 Part 1 (PDF)
- Regulation 19 Draft Submission Local Plan 2024 Part 2 (PDF)
- Updated Interactive Map (2026)
- Other documents can be found in the examination library
What happens next?
The Council will submit all duly made representations to the Inspector, along with a summary and response. The Inspector will then determine the next steps and issue a final report.
All respondents who request notification will be informed of subsequent stages, including adoption of the Plan. The final Inspector’s report will be published on the Examination webpage.
