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.

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.
Candidate sites
A candidate site is a defined area of land submitted to the Council by an interested party for potential inclusion in the Local Development Plan 2 (LDP2).
Vision, objectives and options for growth
Identifying the key issues , opportunities and challenges facing Swansea, and defining a vision, objectives and options for growth will set the strategic agenda for LDP2.
Integrated Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment
The LDP2 will be informed by Integrated Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) to ensure the social, economic and environmental effects of the LDP2 are assessed.
Supporting Documents / Background Evidence
It is important that LDP2 is founded upon relevant data and up to date evidence. An extensive range of supporting documents and background evidence is being prepared to inform the plan.
Contact us
- Name
- LDP2 team
- ldp@swansea.gov.uk
- Tel
- 07814 105625
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Last modified on 01 May 2025