About the Local Plan
What a Local Plan is
A Local Plan:
- sets out the policies for the sustainable use of land and buildings
- lays the foundations for regeneration and economic growth
- guides decisions about individual developments and planning applications
The aims of the Local Plan are to:
- build a stronger local economy
- support the regeneration of the area
- meet the need for new homes
- tackle climate change
- deliver an environmentally sustainable borough
- promote positive healthy choices