What is a local plan?
A Local Plan is a document created by every local planning authority (Winchester City Council) that outlines how an area will be developed in the future. It’s a strategic document that sets out policies and proposals for development (including house building targets) guiding decisions on planning applications. It is a plan for the area’s future, considering social, economic, and environmental needs. The production of a local plan is the crucial to development control.
A new Local Plan is being developed. The consultation on Regulation 19 of the emerging Local Plan 2020-2040 has finished and the council’s views were informed by our planning consultant. The proposed submission by Winchester City Council was heard by full council on 28 August 2024.
Regulation 19 Local Plan – Winchester City Council
Update 14 June 2025:
12 June 2025 – Document uploaded to the website
SD14a the Schedule of proposed Main Modifications has been updated.
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