Preferred Options Consultation Nov 2025 Documents
Please note, the consultation is now closed
Please note that, after the consultation has finished, all comments will be published on the Council's website along with a summary of comments and the Council's response.
Preferred Options Consultation Document Nov 2025 - pdf - 2.65 Mb
This sets out the council’s proposed planning policies and development options for the Local Plan update and invites public feedback before final decisions are made.
Comment Form - docx - 259 Kb
Details different growth strategies to meet the government housing target, and their implications for housing and development.
Outlines the process used to choose potential development sites.
Sets out how landscapes were assessed for suitability for development.
Evaluates social, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed plan.
Assesses the plan’s impact on protected habitats and species.
Reviews the role and capacity of towns and villages for future growth.
Examines large-scale areas considered for development.
Appendices of the Broad Strategic Development Locations
Set out how landscape sensitivity was assessed and provide detailed evaluation sheets for individual broad zones, showing how each area’s characteristics influence its suitability for development.