This week’s announcement on the withdrawal of Wrexham’s LDP is a significant moment for planning and development in the county borough. It creates a period of change, but also a window of opportunity.
In the immediate term, we’re likely to see a more fluid planning environment, with greater reliance on national policy and increased potential for schemes to come forward via application or appeal. For some sites, this could accelerate progress, but it also raises questions around consistency and decision-making in the absence of an up-to-date plan.
Looking ahead, a new plan process will open the door to shaping the borough’s future development strategy. Those who engage early will be best placed to influence it.
At Axis, we’re already supporting clients to navigate this shift – combining robust planning, landscape, and environmental advice to position sites effectively, anticipate policy gaps and issues early, and build strong site promotion strategies.
For landowners, developers, and promoters, this is a moment to act strategically to:
* Reassess site positioning against current policy
* Strengthen evidence bases for the forthcoming LDP
* Consider the strategy for site promotion
If you have land, a live project, or a site that could play a role in Wrexham’s next plan, now is the time to start that conversation. Don’t hesitate to Contact Us to see how we can help.
