The Bromsgrove District Local Plan
In September 2004 the Government introduced radical changes to
the planning system, replacing old style development plans (County
Structure Plan and District Local Plan) with a system of Regional
Spatial Strategies and Local Development Frameworks. In short this
means that the Adopted Local Plan will eventually be replaced by a
suite of Development Plan Documents, as part of the new Local
Development Framework.
During the transition to the new system, a number of policies set
out in the old style Statutory Development Plans (below) will
remain in force for the District until they are replaced or
incorporated into the new system.
All of the Local Plan policies remained in force until September
2007. Following the issue of a direction from the Secretary of
State, dated 7th September 2007, most policies have been saved, and
remain in operation beyond September 2007 until they are replaced
by policies in the new Development Plan Documents.
What is the Bromsgrove District Local
Plan?
The Bromsgrove District Local Plan contains policies and
proposals to help guide development across the Bromsgrove District.
The Plan consists of a proposals map and a written statement that
outlines the policies to be used to assess development proposals.
In deciding whether or not to grant planning permission for a
proposed development, the Development Control Section must take
into account the relevant policies in the Local Plan. Development
will normally be permitted where proposals are in accordance with
the Plan.
You can download a copy of the Local Plan written statement in
PDF form using the link at the bottom of the page, The proposals
map is available online and can also be
purchased from the Strategic Planning section (see below for
details)
History of the Local Plan
The current version of the Bromsgrove District Local Plan
received Council approval in July 1990. A draft consultative
document was made available for public comment in January and
February 1992. Changes to the Plan were made and a Deposit version
released for the purposes of public consultation in January and
February 1994. In the light of representations made to the Plan a
set of Proposed Changes were agreed by the Council and were
publicised during December/January 1994/95. Further alterations
were made in light of the Inspector's Report (January 1997) and
subsequent decisions of the Planning and Highways Committee (June
1997, December 1998 and January 2000).
A Public Local Inquiry was held (2001) into objections to the
June 2000 Local Plan. The Inspector's Report was received in March
2002. Copies of the Report can be purchased from the Council,
viewed at local libraries within the District or can be downloaded
from this website (See below).
Summary of the Total Number of Objections
lodged
Total = 907
Number of objections withdrawn 24
Number of objections conditionally withdrawn 10
Number of objections heard at Inquiry 90
Number of objections dealt with at Hearings 66
Percentage of objections dealt with by written statements
82.33%
Percentage of objections dealt with at Inquiry/Hearings
17.67%
The District Council formally considered the Inspector's
recommendations at the Meetings of the Executive Cabinet on 20th
November and 18th December 2002, and by Meetings of the full
Council on 26th November and 18th December 2002. The Plan was
adopted on the 13th January 2004.
Local Plans were adopted in the early 1990's for the areas of
Belbroughton, Hagley/Clent and Wythall. However from 13th January
2004, the Structure Plan and adopted Local Plan provide full
development plan coverage for the District.
The published version of the Bromsgrove District Local Plan Written
Statement is available for £15.00 plus £2.50 for postage &
packaging. The Bromsgrove District Local Plan Proposals Map is also
available for £15.00 plus £2.50 for postage & packaging.
Cheques, made payable to Bromsgrove District Council, can be sent
to:
Strategic Planning
Bromsgrove District Council
The Council House
Burcot Lane
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 1AA
Copies of both the Bromsgrove District Local Plan Written
Statement, and Proposals Map can be purchased in person from the
planning reception for £15.00 each.
If you have any further enquiries, please telephone the Strategic
Planning section on:
01527 881323 
01527 881316
01527 881325
or email: 
strategicplanning@bromsgrove.gov.uk
Bromsgrove District Local Plan 2004 Documents
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