Melton Local Plan Partial Update: Main Modifications Consultation

Overview

The Partial Update to the Melton Local Plan (the Plan) has been developed following a series of public consultations held between 2023 and 2025. We would like to thank everyone who participated and shared their views throughout the process.

The Plan was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination in March 2026, with public hearing sessions taking place in September 2026. Further information on the Plan and its examination can be found on our Melton Local Plan website.

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.

The Scope of the Consultation

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:

• Schedule of Main Modifications
• Schedule of Policies Map Modifications
• Sustainability Appraisal Addendum (includes a Habitats Regulations Assessment Update at Appendix B).

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.

Additional Documents

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

• 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.

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. 

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.

All comments must be submitted by 11:59pm on Monday 14 December 2026.

Further Information, Assistance and Alternative Formats

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

How to Respond

You can respond online by clicking on the online survey link below.

Alternatively, you can respond by email or by post. 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.

• Email: planningpolicy@melton.gov.uk

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

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. Details of these sessions are provided at the end of this page.