Coventry residents to share their views on new homes and jobs
A six-week consultation is under way, with a drop-in at Coventry Market this December
A six-week consultation is now under way for people in Coventry to share their views on new homes and jobs across the West Midlands.
A drop-in session will be held at Coventry Market on the 6th of December to help guide the region’s growth and development for years to come.
West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker, said: “This is part of our mission to make the West Midlands the best place to live, work and do business.
"That means putting the jobs, homes and transport links people need in the places that can best drive growth and prosperity across all our communities.
“This strategy will shape the West Midlands – both socially and economically – for decades to come. I encourage everyone to have their say and help us build the future of their own neighbourhoods and wider region.”
The draft will be produced by the West Midlands Combined Authority and local authorities including Coventry City Council before going back out to public consultation, most likely in 2027.
All major regions have been tasked with producing an SDS for their part of the country as part of the government’s ambition to deliver 1.5 million new homes before the next general election.
The SDS will be guided by a number of principles, one of which is to adopt a brownfield first approach to maximise the use of derelict industrial land and provide a consistent approach to the release of any greenfield or green belt land.
New growth must also be supported by the guarantee of required transport, energy, green and social infrastructure.
The strategy will support the local plans of councils who will also continue to be responsible for detailed planning policy, site allocations and green belt boundaries.
Most planning applications will also be decided by local councils.