Local Plan Review Evidence Base

We have produced a number of assessments and studies to inform the Local Plan Issues and Options consultation. This forms the emerging evidence base for the Local Plan.

We will update this page when new studies are undertaken and completed.

Interim Strategic Land Availability Assessment (December 2024)

Interim Brownfield Potential Background Paper (December 2024)

Habitats Regulations Assessment Preliminary Screening Report (November 2024)

Sustainability Appraisal Scoping report (December 2024):

• Non-technical summary
• Main report and Appendices

Interim Sustainability Appraisal report (December 2024):

• Non-technical summary
• Main report and Appendices

The Interim Sustainability Appraisal is informed by background papers on the following specific themes (December 2024):

• Settlement Gaps Background Paper
• Biodiversity Background Paper
• Landscape Background Paper