The Local Plan has been progressing through the examination process, and on 9 March it was confirmed from the Independent Planning Inspector, R Barrett MRTPI IHBC, that the plan, with the main modifications, was sound, legally compliant and ready for adoption, subject to council approvals.

The Inspector's report can be viewed here ^{(pdf, 723kb)}. The Appendix to the main report, containing the Main Modifications can be viewed here ^{(pdf, 5mb)}.