Swansea Local Development Plan 2023-2038 (LDP2)

Work is underway in preparing a new development plan for Swansea. Once adopted LDP2 will replace the existing Local Development Plan and will provide the new planning blueprint for future development across Swansea up to 2038.

Latest News: Public consultation on the LDP2 Preferred Strategy is now underway. Visit our exciting virtual consultation room to view the Preferred Strategy and view a short video all about LDP2 and what it means for Swansea. Closing date 18 April 2025.

LDP2 will set out how and where development should come forward to match identified growth ambitions. It will aim to ensure the right development happens in the right place at the right time, benefitting communities and the local economy, and that adequate protection is given to our natural environment.

Please visit our consultation portal to register your details to be kept up to date on future updates on LDP 2 and to be consulted as part of future consultations.

Delivery agreement

The delivery agreement is the first key stage in the preparation of the Swansea Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2).

LDP2 Pre Deposit Plan (Preferred strategy)

The Preferred Strategy sets out the plan's vision, objectives, and strategic policies. It confirms the scale of growth and broad spatial strategy that is proposed to deliver that growth, including potential large scale opportunities for placemaking and development.