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

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

Last updated Monday, 17th July 2017

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