England Call for Sites Tracker
Updated 17 July 2026

England Call for Sites Tracker

Find live and rolling opportunities to submit land to Local Planning Authorities across England. Search the tracker by council, region or current status, identify relevant submission deadlines and follow the official council link to review the latest guidance, eligibility criteria and submission requirements. The tracker is designed to help landowners, farmers, developers and site promoters identify opportunities to put land forward for potential future development.

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What is a Call for Sites?

A Call for Sites is an information-gathering exercise through which a council invites landowners, developers and site promoters to identify land that may be available for future development.

Submitted sites may be assessed through a Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment, Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment or similar land availability process. Submission does not guarantee allocation or planning permission, but it can be an important first step in bringing land to the council’s attention.

This tracker focuses on opportunities that are currently open or accept submissions on a rolling basis. Always check the official council page before preparing a submission because deadlines, eligibility criteria and required documents can change.

Live planning opportunities

Search the Call for Sites Tracker

The launch edition contains verified open and rolling opportunities. Further councils can be added as their positions are checked.

12 opportunities shown

Council Region Status Deadline Official link
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Housing, employment and other uses
 North West Open 14 August 2026 Council page
Somerset Council
Sites accepted on an ongoing basis
 South West Rolling No fixed deadline Council page
Stroud District Council
Emerging Stroud District Local Plan
 South West Open 9 August 2026 Council page
Bedford Borough Council
Sites and development opportunities
 East of England Open October 2026 Council page
Horsham District Council
Residential, employment, mixed use and other uses
 South East Open 25 August 2026 Council page
Westmorland and Furness Council
Third Call for Sites
 North West Open 11 August 2026 Council page
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Local Plan Review 2029–2044
 South East Open 3 August 2026 Council page
Torridge District Council
Potential development sites
 South West Open 11 August 2026 Council page
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council
Local Plan Call for Sites 2026
 South West Open 27 July 2026 Council page
Cornwall Council
Current Local Plan Call for Sites
 South West Open Check council page Council page
Waverley Borough Council
Sites held for the next Land Availability Assessment
 South East Rolling Always open Council page
Portsmouth City Council
New sites accepted for future HELAA iterations
 South East Rolling No fixed deadline Council page

Information is provided as a practical starting point and may change without notice. Confirm the current status, deadline and submission requirements directly with the relevant council before relying on an entry.

Call for Sites in England

Why Call for Sites opportunities matter to landowners

A Call for Sites can provide an important opportunity to put land forward for consideration through the Local Plan process before decisions are made about where future housing, employment and other development should be located.

Local Planning Authorities use Calls for Sites to gather information about land that may be available for development during the plan period. The information submitted can help inform a Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment, Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment, employment land review or another evidence-base document used to support a new or reviewed Local Plan.

For landowners, making a timely and well-supported submission can ensure that the council is aware of the site, understands the landowner’s intentions and has sufficient information to assess its potential. Land that is not submitted may still be considered by a council, but relying on that possibility can mean losing the opportunity to present a clear planning case at the most useful stage of the plan-making process.

The strongest submissions do more than identify a parcel of land. They explain how the site relates to the existing settlement, whether suitable access could be achieved, how potential constraints might be addressed and why the land could be available and deliverable within the relevant plan period.

What councils normally assess

Although assessment methods vary, councils usually consider a consistent group of planning and deliverability factors.

Location and settlement relationship

The council will consider whether the site adjoins or relates logically to an existing settlement, whether development would be isolated and how the location fits the spatial strategy.

Access and highways

A realistic access point, suitable visibility and the ability of the surrounding highway network to accommodate development are often critical considerations.

Flood risk and drainage

Councils consider flood zones, surface-water risk, watercourses, drainage constraints and whether sustainable drainage could be incorporated into the site.

Landscape and ecology

The potential effect on landscape character, trees, hedgerows, habitats, designated sites and biodiversity will normally form part of the assessment.

Heritage and archaeology

Listed buildings, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, archaeological potential and the wider setting of heritage assets can influence site suitability and capacity.

Availability and achievability

The council may ask whether the land is controlled by a willing landowner, whether legal or infrastructure constraints exist and when development could realistically begin.

What information should a Call for Sites submission include?

A council’s form will usually request basic information about the site, ownership, proposed use and anticipated delivery. However, a more detailed supporting statement can help explain the planning merits clearly and reduce the risk that important site-specific considerations are overlooked.

Where appropriate, a submission should identify the site area, current land use, proposed development type, indicative capacity, access arrangements, relationship with the nearest settlement and any known environmental or infrastructure constraints.

For larger or more complex sites, an illustrative masterplan, access appraisal, constraints plan or preliminary technical review may provide useful evidence that the proposal is realistic and capable of further assessment.

Useful submission material

  • A clear red-line site location plan
  • Ownership and availability confirmation
  • Indicative use, capacity and development area
  • Planning policy and settlement context
  • Known constraints and potential mitigation
  • A realistic delivery timescale

What happens after a site is submitted?

After the submission window closes, the council normally reviews the information provided and assesses the site against its agreed methodology. The site may then appear in a HELAA, SHLAA, land availability assessment or site-selection document.

A conclusion that a site is potentially suitable or developable does not amount to a Local Plan allocation or planning permission. It means that, based on the evidence available at that stage, the council considers that the site may be capable of contributing to future development needs.

Sites may then be compared through later stages of the Local Plan process. This can involve sustainability appraisal, infrastructure assessment, consultation, consideration of reasonable alternatives and detailed testing against the council’s proposed spatial strategy.

Landowners should continue monitoring the Local Plan after making a submission. Further representations may be needed at Issues and Options, Preferred Options, Regulation 18 or Regulation 19 stages to ensure that the site remains actively promoted and that any council concerns are addressed.

How to prepare a strong submission

A clear, evidence-led submission gives the council the information needed to assess whether a site is suitable, available and achievable.

1

Define the site

Provide a clear red-line boundary, ownership details, site area, current use and any relevant site constraints. Include information about existing access, surrounding land uses and the relationship of the site to nearby settlements. A well-defined site plan and accurate supporting information will help the council understand exactly what land is being promoted and reduce the risk of unnecessary queries during the assessment process.

2

Explain the opportunity

Clearly describe the proposed form of development, such as residential, employment, mixed-use or commercial development. Include an indicative development capacity, explain how the site relates to the existing settlement and identify any benefits the development could deliver, including new homes, employment opportunities, affordable housing, open space or supporting infrastructure. Demonstrating how the proposal aligns with the council's planning objectives can significantly strengthen the submission.

3

Address constraints

Identify any known planning or technical constraints affecting the site, including highways and access, flood risk, ecology, biodiversity, heritage assets, landscape character, Green Belt designation, utilities, topography and neighbouring land uses. Where potential constraints exist, explain how they could be avoided, mitigated or overcome through the planning and design process. Councils are generally more likely to support sites where constraints have been recognised and practical solutions have been identified.

4

Show deliverability

Demonstrate that the land is genuinely available for development by confirming landownership, the willingness of the landowner to promote or develop the site and any existing legal agreements affecting the land. Provide an indicative delivery timescale, explain how infrastructure could be provided and identify any factors that support early delivery. Councils will normally favour sites that are not only suitable but also available and realistically capable of being developed within the Local Plan period.

Planning and development resources

Related Guides

Explore our comprehensive guides covering Calls for Sites, Local Plans, HELAA and SHLAA assessments, strategic land promotion, agricultural land, development potential and the planning system. Whether you are considering submitting land through a Call for Sites, assessing your land's development prospects or looking to understand the planning process in more detail, these guides provide practical advice and expert insight to help you make informed decisions.

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What Is Strategic Land?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Call for Sites submission give me planning permission?
No. It allows the council to assess the site as part of its plan-making evidence. Planning permission requires a separate planning application.
Do I need to own the land?
Councils often accept submissions from landowners, agents, developers and other interested parties, although evidence of availability and landowner support may be required.
Can previously submitted land be resubmitted?
Often yes, and some councils specifically require resubmission so that ownership, availability and technical information are current.
What happens after the deadline?
The council normally assesses submitted sites for suitability, availability and achievability before publishing a land availability assessment or using the evidence in its Local Plan.
Can Value My Land prepare the submission?
Yes. We can review the site, identify planning opportunities and constraints, prepare the supporting statement and coordinate the submission.

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