Proposed Main Modifications to the Newham Local Plan 2026 – 2042
Newham's Local Plan was submitted for examination in July 2025. Following examination hearings held between December 2025 and February 2026, the Inspector identified a series of Main Modifications required to ensure the Plan meets the tests of legal compliance and soundness.
The Council is therefore consulting on these Proposed Main Modifications to the Newham Local Plan. They are put forward without prejudice to the Inspector’s final conclusion which will take into account all representations received during the consultation.
Comments on other aspects of the submitted Local Plan or re-submissions of previous comments will not be accepted, as these have already been reviewed by the Planning Inspector during the Examination.
The consultation on the Proposed Main Modifications will run from: Tuesday 26 May 2026 to Tuesday 7 July 2026. Please note that comments received after the deadline cannot be accepted.
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Phases
Inspector's Report and adoption by Council
Following the consultation period, the representations made on the Main Modifications consultation will be forwarded to the Inspector for consideration, along with officer comments.
Once the Inspector has reviewed the comments, they will issue a report for the Council setting out conclusions and recommendations. It will deal with the main issues of soundness and legal compliance, taking into account the representations made but without responding to each of them.
The final report will be able to view on the examination page. Following receipt of the report, the Local Plan will be taken to full Council for adoption.