Borough Plan information

The Borough Plan sets out a vision and a framework for the future development in the area, addressing needs and opportunities in relation to housing, the economy, community facilities and infrastructure – as well as being a basis for safeguarding the environment, adapting to climate change and securing good design. The Plan will also be a critical tool in guiding decisions about individual development proposals.

Our Borough Plan is currently being drafted and the stages completed and yet to be completed are listed below:

1. Issues and Options - complete
2. Preferred Options - complete
3. Submission - complete: additional consultation needed on revised version which is the Publication version
4. Publication  - complete: submitted to Secretary of State on 6 June 2017
5. Examination - conducted by an independent inspector - currently in progress
6. Adopt plan - estimated Spring 2019

For more information on the examination process and the role of the inspector, visit the government's local plans webpage.

Last updated Thursday, 6th September 2018

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