Consultation Around Draft Plan To Be Discussed

A plan which will control the long-term development of the District for up to the next 20 years is set to be discussed by councillors on Thursday.

At a full council meeting members will be considering launching a consultation on the Bromsgrove District Local Plan: Draft Development Strategy.

Bromsgrove District Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning Cllr Kit Taylor said: “At this stage the Draft Development Strategy is not a finished plan and does not confirm any site for development.

“It is, however, a real opportunity for residents to provide their views as part of a process for ensuring that we secure the best possible development across the District in the future.”

The Draft Development Strategy has been completed by officers who have worked closely with elected members from all areas of the District. The draft strategy has been compiled from the initial assessment of over 400 sites.

If the consultation process is approved the Council will urge residents to use their knowledge of their local area to help officers develop the strategy further.

For example

• Where are the roads congested?
• Do the buses turn up on time?
• How easy is it to get an appointment with your doctor?
• How easy is it for children to get a place in a local school?

Councillor Taylor added: “If we decide to launch a consultation then we need our residents, businesses, groups and organisations to help us to fill in the blanks.

“Of course we understand that people will have their own views about where development should and shouldn’t take place.

“But we do have to accept the amount of development required in the District which is determined by Government.

“By working together we can create a strong blueprint for the future of Bromsgrove for the next 20 years and our future generations.”

The meeting starts at 6pm and will be livestreamed. Click on Agenda for Council on Thursday 19th June 2025, 6.00 p.m.  to find out more about the Local Plan and, if you would like to view the meeting, visit Local Development Plan .