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This consultation document sets out our preferred approach to development growth in the district up to 2040.
The Preferred Options Local Plan 2021 document is available to view online at the consultation portal.
Alternatively, you can view the document as a PDF below:
Preferred Options Local Plan 2021 (pdf / 18 MB)
The document sets out the current preferred spatial approach in terms of where development will be focused and the draft policies which will be used to determine planning applications. It is important to note that this is not the final stage of the plan as we are continuing to complete a number of key pieces of evidence, which may influence the final version of the plan. However, it provides an indication of our preferred approach at this stage.
It has been highlighted to us that the description of some of the sites in the Local Plan Preferred Options could be clearer. Although all sites are accompanied by individual site location maps, for further clarity please find below the revised site location descriptions.
As part of the preparation of the Preferred Options Local Plan 2021, there have been a number of evidence base documents have been prepared to support the document, these are available to view online at the consultation portal.
Alternatively, links to these are available below: