The Local Plan Process
What is the Local Plan?
The Local Plan sets out where people will live, learn, work and play across the District. It is prepared by the local planning authority in consultation with communities and stakeholders. The Plan provides a long-term vision and framework for decision-making on planning applications and for shaping future development.
Why is a Local Plan needed?
Every area in England and Wales must have an up-to-date Local Plan, reviewed at least every five years. It identifies the amount of new development needed over the plan period and guides planning decisions to ensure growth enhances the District.
What does a Local Plan include?
The Local Plan is supported by a Policies Map which shows where development is acceptable in principle and identifies protected areas such as nationally important landscapes and nature conservation areas. The Local Plan includes the following areas:
- Amount of new housing
- Employment areas
- Protection of Important Assets such as Historic buildings, open spaces, parks and town centres
- Environmental Considerations such as flood risk, biodiversity and climate change
- Design guidance for new places
- Infrastructure improvements such as roads, wastewater systems, flood measures, and climate resilience.
Forest of Dean District Revised Draft Local Plan 2025 - 2045
Forest of Dean District Council is preparing a new Local Plan to replace its existing plan. The Local Plan will set out how the district will deliver 12,080 new homes over the next 20 years.
The Council is consulting on whether to include Glynchbrook within the Local Plan. That’s why it is important you have your say.
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