Vision for next 15 years in Wiltshire to be handed to Government
The Local Plan has been approved by Wiltshire Council
A plan outlining the vision for the next 15 years in Wiltshire is to be handed to the Secretary of State before the end of this year.
Wiltshire Council agreed to move forward with the next step of the Local Plan at it's most recent Full Council meeting (15/10).
The document sets out the framework for housing, infrastructure, and employment land growth in the county and, once adopted, it will become the key document against which all planning applications in Wiltshire are assessed, making it the most significant place-shaping tool for the county.
Cllr Nick Botterill, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning, said: “Following the Regulation 19 consultation held in autumn 2023, we received more than 10,700 comments from thousands of respondents, and so it has taken some time to carefully consider these.
“However, I’m delighted that the Plan has now been approved by the council and we can submit it to the Planning Inspector for examination. We will complete this before the end of the year and examination hearings will be held in 2025.
“The Local Plan sets out ambitious sustainability policies, zero carbon standards for new developments, and significant biodiversity improvements.”