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Welcome to PLUS!

We’re here to help you plan your next great project in Delaware. The Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) offers a free, non-regulatory advisory review at the start of your site planning process—helping identify potential issues early and streamline coordination across state agencies.

This site includes everything you need to guide you through the PLUS process, including:

  • Detailed application guidance
  • Submission tips
  • Timeline and process expectations

Our goal is to make development easier to navigate by fostering clear communication between applicants, the Office of State Planning Coordination, and reviewing state agencies—all in one place.

Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted by the close of business on the first state business day of the month.

Meeting Date: PLUS meetings are typically held on the fifth Wednesday after the submission deadline.

About PLUS

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Application Process

Meeting Information


Next PLUS Meeting

September 30, 2026 - Agenda

PLUS Meeting will be hybrid

Meeting Connection

The PLUS Process

Improved Interagency Coordination

Documents forwarded to agencies as received to maximize review time.

Enhanced Quality

Greater review time allows us to deliver more comprehensive and meaningful comments.

Complete Online PLUS Application
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Applicant Submits Supporting Documents
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OSPC Releases Applications and GIS Data Online
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Agency Preparation and Investigation
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Compile Agency Comments
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Finalize and Post State Comment Letters Online
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Better Development in Delaware!

Streamlined Process

Certain Pre-PLUS requirements are now handled by OSPC reducing the burden on applicants.

Adjusted Meeting Schedule

PLUS meetings are now held five weeks after the application deadline, giving agencies more time to review and prepare.

Faster Turnaround

State Comment Letters finalized one week sooner than the previous process - now within 15 business days after the meeting.


Delaware State Code Regarding PLUS

Title 29, Section 9205 c:

(c) In order to more effectively coordinate with the local land-use process, the Office of State Planning Coordination shall, through a memorandum of understanding agreed to by both parties, exempt the local jurisdiction from the provisions of this chapter or modify the pre-application review process specified herein when the local jurisdiction has a Certified Comprehensive Plan and imposes a more stringent review of projects enumerated in §9203(a) of this title than required by this chapter.

View each jurisdiction's MOU.


For additional information about PLUS, contact the PLUS Team.