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 is also a critical tool in guiding decisions about individual development proposals.

Our Borough Plan is now adopted and the stages 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 - complete
6. Adopted Borough Plan - completed and adopted on 11 June 2019

The Borough Plan is available for inspection to download from our website, whilst a paper copy is available for inspection at the Town Hall between 9 am and 5 pm.

Last updated Thursday, 16th July 2020

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