Sandwell Local Plan Publication (Regulation 19)

Overview

The Sandwell Local Plan is a document that plans for the future development of our borough. It sets out how and where we expect to build the new homes we need up to 2041, and what land is required to accommodate new jobs.

The Sandwell Local Plan also sets out how we will address challenges like dealing with climate change, protecting our natural environment, supporting our high streets, and encouraging sustainable travel. It includes policies that will help us meet our target to be a carbon neutral borough by 2041.

This consultation gives you the chance to have your say on the soundness and legal compliance of the Local Plan before it is submitted to the Government to be examined. You can find out more about what 'soundness' means and what the legal requirements are by visiting our Local Plan Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

You can view the publication version of the Sandwell Local Plan and make comments by following the link in the green box at the bottom of this page. 

Why your views matter

It is really important that everyone who has views on the soundness and legal compliance of the Local Plan gets involved in the consultation. Don't miss your chance to have a say!

Once the consultation has closed the Sandwell Local Plan, all the consultation responses and other supporting information will be submitted to Government. The Secretary of State will appoint an independent Planning Inspector who will examine the Local Plan in a public forum called an Examination in Public. Once the examination has finished, the Inspector will recommend whether the Council should adopt the Local Plan and whether it should become the basis for deciding planning applications.

You can stay up to date with the progress of the Local Plan by visiting the dedicated website  and registering for email updates.