Local Development Plan 2018 - 2033

The Local Development Plan (LDP) sets out proposals and policies for the future use of all land within the County (excluding the part contained within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park) and is part of the development plan framework for Wales. The LDP covers a period of fifteen years and should reflect national planning policy in Wales.

Preparation of the Revised LDP commenced in January 2018. A detailed timeline of the Plan’s production is set out in the Consultation Report, Appendix 1: Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan (gov.wales)

Further details on the different stages of the Plan’s preparation can be viewed above by clicking on the blue boxes.

Latest Update: 27 March 2025

On 31 January 2025, the Planning Inspectors who are conducting the Examination issued a letter to the Council instructing the requirement to find additional housing sites to be identified within the Revised LDP. The Council has undertaken that exercise, and we are now undertaking a consultation on those additional sites for comment. Please note that the consultation is for commenting on the additional sites presented, the ISA and the HRA only. Any correspondence relating to other sites will be deemed as not duly made.

Additional Sites

View The Additional Sites Consultation document - can be viewed here

The evidence base to the additional sites - can be viewed here

We are also consulting on the  Integrated Sustainability Appraisal (ISA) and Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) which considers the social, economic, and environmental effects of the additional sites.

What next?

Comments should be submitted preferably online using the ‘Have your say’ consultation portal by 4.30pm on 15 May 2025. 

Alternatively, representation forms are available to download.