THE SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE LOCAL PLAN

Understanding the Plan

The South Warwickshire Local Plan will shape where new homes, employment, infrastructure and green spaces are developed across Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick districts until 2050.

WHAT IS A LOCAL PLAN?

The blueprint for future development

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What is it?

Every local planning authority must prepare a Local Plan. It sets out where new homes, employment land, transport improvements and other development should take place over the coming decades.

Once adopted, planning applications are normally decided in accordance with the Local Plan.

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What does it include?

🏠 Housing allocations
💼 Employment land
🚗 Roads and transport
🏥 Schools and healthcare
🌳 Green space and biodiversity
⚡ Climate and sustainability policies

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

The South Warwickshire Local Plan covers...

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Housing

Where new homes should be built and how much housing is required.

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Infrastructure

Roads, schools, healthcare, walking, cycling and public transport.

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Environment

Biodiversity, green spaces, climate change and flood risk.

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Economy

Employment land and future business growth.

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Site Allocations

The specific locations where major developments are proposed.

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Planning Policies

The rules against which future planning applications will be assessed.

WHERE ARE WE NOW?

Stage 3: Regulation 19 Consultation

✓ Early engagement and evidence gathering

✓ Draft plans and previous consultations

➜ Regulation 19 Consultation (You are here)

This is the final opportunity for residents, organisations and statutory consultees to submit formal representations before the Local Plan is submitted to the Government for independent examination.

At this stage, the Planning Inspector will consider whether the Local Plan is legally compliant and sound.

Independent Examination

Adoption

WHY WE CREATED THIS WEBSITE

Helping residents engage with the planning process

SHAPE believes South Warwickshire needs new homes, including more affordable housing.

However, we believe parts of the current draft Local Plan raise important questions about transport, infrastructure, sustainability and whether alternative options have been properly considered.

Our aim is not to tell people what to think. Instead, we want to help residents understand the Local Plan, review the available evidence and submit informed representations during the Regulation 19 consultation.

LEARN MORE

Explore the evidence

We've reviewed hundreds of pages of evidence supporting the Local Plan. Explore the topics below.

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