Preferred Options Consultation Nov 2025 Documents

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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.

Guide To Submitting Comments - pdf - 364 Kb

Questions And Answers Sheet – Nov 2025 - pdf - 178 Kb

Statement Of Consultation Nov 2025 Update - pdf - 1.98 Mb

Development Strategy Options Technical Report Nov 2025 - pdf - 1.00 Mb

Details different growth strategies to meet the government housing target, and their implications for housing and development.

Site Allocations Selection Methodology Nov 2025 - pdf - 451 Kb

Outlines the process used to choose potential development sites.

Stage 1 Landscape Screening Methodology Nov 2025 - pdf - 382 Kb

Sets out how landscapes were assessed for suitability for development.

Integrated Impact Assessment Nov 2025 - pdf - 1.72 Mb

Evaluates social, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed plan.

Habitat Regulations Assessment Oct 2025 - pdf - 3.49 Mb

Assesses the plan’s impact on protected habitats and species.

Settlement Role And Function Study Nov 2025 - pdf - 1.23 Mb

Reviews the role and capacity of towns and villages for future growth.

Assessment Of Broad Strategic Development Locations Nov 2025 - pdf - 1.87 Mb

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.

Appendix A Site Assessment Sheets Part 1 - pdf - 27.05 Mb

Appendix A Site Assessment Sheets Part 2 - pdf - 25.90 Mb

Appendix B Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Methodology - pdf - 63 Kb

Appendix C Landscape Sensitivity Assessment Proformas - pdf - 8.00 Mb

Call For Sites Form - docx - 81 Kb