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Melton Local Plan Partial Update:
Main Modifications Consultation

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The Council published the Melton Local Plan Partial Update Main Modifications Consultation, inviting comments from Friday 30th October to Monday 14th December 2026, 11.59pm. See the Statement of the Representations Procedure for this consultation.

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The Plan was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination in March 2026. Public hearing sessions were subsequently held in September 2026. Further information on the examination process can be found on the Local Plan Examination webpage.

 

The Planning Inspectors have now proposed a series of changes to the Plan, known as Main Modifications. These are changes that the Inspectors consider necessary to ensure the Plan is legally compliant and sound. 

 

This consultation on the proposed Main Modifications is expected to be the final stage of the examination process before the Inspectors prepare their final report. Following receipt of the report, the Council will be able to formally consider adoption of the Plan.

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The Scope of the Consultation

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At this stage in the examination process, the Inspectors are inviting comments only on the proposed Main Modifications and the associated consultation documents listed below:

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This consultation does not offer the opportunity to repeat or raise further representations about other parts of the Plan, or seek wider changes, which are not relevant to a Main Modification. Comments made during the previous public consultations and during the examination process are in front of the Inspectors and will be considered by them in their final report to the council. Please ensure that your response to this consultation relates to the proposed Main Modifications and associated consultation documents listed above. 

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Additional Documents

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For information purposes, we have also published the following documents alongside the consultation material:

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  • Schedule of Additional Modifications. This document sets out minor amendments proposed by the council, including factual updates and changes to improve clarity, consistency and readability. Unlike the Main Modifications, these changes are not necessary to ensure that the Plan is sound or legally compliant. 

  • Track Changes Version of the Submission Plan. This document shows how the Schedule of Main Modifications would appear if incorporated into the Plan. The proposed Additional Modifications have also been incorporated into it for ease of reference.​

  • FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). This document provides more information about the consultation and how to respond. We recommend you read the FAQ, particularly if you have not responded to a Main Modifications consultation before.

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These documents are provided for information purposes only and do not form part of the Main Modifications consultation. Any representations received on these documents will not be considered by the Inspectors. 

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How to Respond

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You can respond online.

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Alternatively, you can respond by email or by post.

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If you choose to respond by email or post, please provide your name and a contact address (email or postal). Please note that anonymous or confidential comments cannot be accepted. Please note that responses will be published on the council's website, with personal contact details removed. Your data will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice. Please see our FAQ for more information about making a representation.

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  • Post: Planning Policy, Melton Borough Council, Parkside Offices, Station Approach, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray. LE13 1GH.

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​​​All representations received during the consultation period will be submitted directly to the independent Planning Inspectors for consideration before they prepare their final report on the examination of the Plan.

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All comments must be received by 11.59pm on Monday 14th December 2026.

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Information Events

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The Council will also be holding two free information sessions for residents, businesses and other interested parties who would like to find out more about the proposed Main Modifications. One session will be held online and one will be held in person.

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  • In person event: Thursday 19th November, in the reception area of Melton Borough Council's Parkside offices, drop in any time between 10am and 5pm

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  • Online event: Wednesday 25th November at 6:30pm, via Microsoft Teams (Join the event) or join using the Teams meeting ID: 335 442 244 709 760 and Passcode: YW6hd92d.

 

More information about these events is provided on the council's online consultation page.

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Further Information, Assistance and Alternative Formats

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If you require any further information or assistance, including a copy of the consultation documents in an alternative format, please contact us.

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