Local Plan - Join the conversation on homes

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The Local Plan Conversation engagement exercise has now closed

Thank you to everyone who took part. A copy of the feedback report, comments on existing Local Plan policies and suggestions of sites and locations for new development and land that is important to protect, are available here. There were a number of comments that did not relate to the Local Plan but to issues dealt with by other Council departments. Where possible all these other comments have been passed to the relevant services.

The findings of this engagement were discussed by the Council's Cabinet on 20 April 2022. Information about the meeting is available here.

Your feedback supported this discussion at Cabinet, where it was agreed that the Council commits to an update of the Local Plan (Part One) and commences initial work, including evidence gathering in advance of this, and establishes a cross-party Member Working Group. A report setting out the scope and timetable will be approved at a future Cabinet meeting.


What could the Local Plan do to provide housing that meets the needs of local communities?

Housing is one of the most important issues in planning. Our population is changing and growing, and more people will be living longer and living alone in the future. The Local Plan defines how many new homes we should be planning for, including what types and where they should be built.

Affordability is an issue for many people, especially young people and those on lower incomes, and the Covid pandemic has led to increasing working from home and other changing lifestyle demands. Ultimately, we want new homes that meet the needs of all parts of the community, that are well designed, affordable, and in the right places.

We want to know what you think the Local Plan could do to meet the key challenges of providing housing that meets the needs of local communities in the future.


The Local Plan Conversation engagement exercise has now closed

Thank you to everyone who took part. A copy of the feedback report, comments on existing Local Plan policies and suggestions of sites and locations for new development and land that is important to protect, are available here. There were a number of comments that did not relate to the Local Plan but to issues dealt with by other Council departments. Where possible all these other comments have been passed to the relevant services.

The findings of this engagement were discussed by the Council's Cabinet on 20 April 2022. Information about the meeting is available here.

Your feedback supported this discussion at Cabinet, where it was agreed that the Council commits to an update of the Local Plan (Part One) and commences initial work, including evidence gathering in advance of this, and establishes a cross-party Member Working Group. A report setting out the scope and timetable will be approved at a future Cabinet meeting.


What could the Local Plan do to provide housing that meets the needs of local communities?

Housing is one of the most important issues in planning. Our population is changing and growing, and more people will be living longer and living alone in the future. The Local Plan defines how many new homes we should be planning for, including what types and where they should be built.

Affordability is an issue for many people, especially young people and those on lower incomes, and the Covid pandemic has led to increasing working from home and other changing lifestyle demands. Ultimately, we want new homes that meet the needs of all parts of the community, that are well designed, affordable, and in the right places.

We want to know what you think the Local Plan could do to meet the key challenges of providing housing that meets the needs of local communities in the future.


  • The Local Plan Conversation engagement exercise has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part. A copy of the feedback report, comments on existing Local Plan policies and suggestions of sites and locations for new development and land that is important to protect, are now available via the link at the top of the page. There were a number of comments that did not relate to the Local Plan but to issues dealt with by other Council departments. Where possible all these other comments have been passed to the relevant services. The findings of this engagement were discussed by the Council's Cabinet on 22 April 2022. Information about the meeting is available via the link at the top of the page. Your feedback supported this discussion at Cabinet, where it was agreed that the Council commits to an update of the Local Plan (Part One) and commences initial work, including evidence gathering in advance of this, and establishes a cross-party Member Working Group. A report setting out the scope and timetable will be approved at a future Cabinet meeting.

    Share your ideas on what the Local Plan could do to provide housing that meets the needs of local communities

    What could the Local Plan do to provide housing that meets the needs of local communities? Please share your ideas by submitting your comments below. 

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