Delivering public health and well-being priorities through Local Development Plans (LDPs) in Wales
Authors: Neil Harris, Andrew Ivins, Matthew Wargent, Liz Green, Cheryl Williams
Published on: 6th November 2025
- All Wales/National
- Local authority
This report presents a summary of the methods and key findings of a review of how health is included in case study Local Development Plans (LDPs) in Wales and the effectiveness of LDPs in supporting the delivery of health and well-being priorities. The report is intended to inform and support the Wales Health Impact Assessment Support Unit.
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