Examination overview

The Camden Local Plan Proposed Submission Draft was submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination on Friday 3 October 2025.

The submission documents are available to view on the examination pages of our website. 

The Secretary of State has appointed Inspector K Ford to hold an independent examination of the Local Plan.

The Inspector's task is to consider the soundness of the submitted Plan (in accordance with the tests set out in the National Planning Framework) and whether it has been prepared in accordance with the legal and procedural requirements.

Following public hearings held in May and June 2026, the Inspector has identified a series of 'Main Modifications' required to ensure the Plan is 'sound'. 

The Council has published the Main Modifications for consultation. 

Minor Modifications to the Plan, which do not materially affect the Plan's policies; a Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment of the Main Modifications; and an updated Local Plan Policies Map are also available for comment. 

To find out more and comment on the above documents please visit the Main Modifications Consultation page of the Council's website. 

The consultation closes on Monday 23 November 2026. 

Information about the examination process

Information about the examination process can be found on the Government's Local Plan web page. This page includes the Procedure Guide for Local Plan Examinations which provides detailed practical advice for local authorities and Guidance for Programme Officers. In addition, Local plans: taking part in examinations is a helpful guide about the whole examination process for all participants.

Programme Officer

Pauline Butcher has been appointed as the Programme Officer.

Pauline is an independent officer and works on the Inspector’s behalf, organising and managing the administrative and procedural matters of the examination process. The Programme Officer acts as the contact for any person who has an interest in the examination, liaising between the Inspector, Representors and Camden Council.

Any matters that anyone wishes to raise with the Inspector should be submitted through the Programme Officer using the contact details below:

Name – Pauline Butcher
Email – [email protected]
Telephone - 07593 967301
Post - C/O Camden Council,  Town Hall, Judd Street, WC1H 9JE