Latest Local Development Plan Update
Mid Ulster District Council published its Local Development Plan 2030 – Draft Plan Strategy on 22nd February 2019. The Draft Plan Strategy was subject to an 8-week consultation period followed by a counter representation period.
In accordance with the Planning Act (NI) 2011, Mid Ulster District Council submitted the Draft Plan Strategy to the Department for Infrastructure on 28th May 2021.
On the 27th August 2026 the Department for Infrastructure issued a Section 15 Direction to Mid Ulster District Council directing the Council to modify the Draft Plan Strategy.
The LDP Timetable is currently under review and will be published in due course.
Local Development Plan Overview
Purpose:
To set out long-term spatial plan for Mid Ulster District.
Who:
Mid Ulster District Council are responsible for the preparation, publication and adoption of Mid Ulster District Local Development Plan.
Why:
It is a statutory requirement for Mid Ulster District Council to prepare a Local Development Plan under the Planning Act (NI) 2011.
How can I get involved?
The Council’s Statement of Community Involvement sets out when, where and how Mid Ulster District Council will update and provide information on how the community can submit comments and written representations to the Strategic Planning Section on the Local Development Plan.
Become a Local Development Plan Consultee
Please complete the online form.
Where can I view Development Plan Documents?
You can view the Development Plan Documents from our Document Library.
You may also view the DFI Section 15 Direction, the Draft Plan Strategy and supporting documents, by appointment only, at any of the three principal Council offices.
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Magherafelt Office, 50 Ballyronan Road, Magherafelt, BT45 6EN
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Cookstown Office, 76-78 Burn Road, Cookstown, BT80 8DT
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Dungannon Office, Circular Road, Dungannon, BT71 6DT
If you wish to register for an appointment to view the documents between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, please email developmentplan@midulstercouncil.org or telephone 03000 132 132 to book an appointment.
Alternative Formats
The documents can be made available in different formats upon request. If you would like this document in another format, please email us or telephone 03000 132 132.
Local Development Plan Process
Stage 1
Statement of Community Involvement: This sets out how we intend to engage with the local community during the preparation of our LDP.
The Local Development Plan Timetable: Will set out the inidicative time period for the preparation and adoption of the Local Development Plan.
Preferred Options Paper: Published in November 2016 is a public consultation document which sets out the key plan issues for our area and the preferred options available to address them. An overview of the key issues raised during the public consultation period is available in the POP Public Consultation Report (located in the Document Library).
Stage 2
The Draft Plan Strategy: Is a public consultation document which will give an indication of our intentions in relation to the future development of our area.
Independent Examination: Will be held to determine the soundness of the draft Planning Strategy, taking into account any representations or counter representations. Following the Independent Examination, an Advisory Report of its findings will be issued to central government.
Binding report: Following consideration of an advisory, central government will issue a binding report to us. We must incorporate any changes outlined in the binding report into the Plan Strategy.
Adoption of Plan Strategy: Following the Independent Examination, and direction from the central government, the Plan Strategy will be formally adopted by the council.
Stage 3
Local Policies Plan: This is the final document comprising the LDP. The Local Policies Plan is a public consultation document and will contain our detailed land use proposals in relation to the future development of the council area.
Independent Examination: This will be held to determine the soundness of the Local Policies Plan, taking into account any representations or counter representations. Following the Independent Examination, an advisory report of its findings will be issued to central government.
Binding Report: Following consideration of the advisory report, central government will issue a Binding Report to us. We must incorporate any changes outlined in the binding report into the Local Policies Plan.
Adoption of Local Policies Plan: Following the Independent Examination and direction from central government, the Local Policies Plan will be formally adopted by us.
Stage 4
Monitoring and Review of Local Development Plan: Will be reviewed every 5 years.