Wiltshire Council has published the draft Wiltshire Local Plan (Local Plan), along with accompanying evidence reports, for formal consultation. The Local Plan sets out the vision and framework for housing, infrastructure and land for employment growth for the next 15 years. Once adopted, all planning applications will be determined against the Plan, making it the most important place-shaping document for Wiltshire.
Comments are invited on the Local Plan and supporting evidence base documents during the 8 week consultation period, which runs from 9am on Wednesday 27th September until 5pm on Wednesday 22nd November 2023.
In person consultation events
In-person events are being held across the county to enable you to ask questions and find out more information. You can just turn up to the in-person events, there is no need to book.
The Chippenham based drop in event takes place from 3-7pm on Tuesday 3rd October at the Olympiad Leisure Centre, Sadlers Mead, Chippenham SN15 3PA
Online consultant event
There will also be an online webinar event on Tuesday 10th October, and you must register beforehand to attend the online event.
How to respond
The Local Plan and supporting evidence documents are available to view and download at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-plan from 9am on Wednesday 27 September, and people can also download a representation form and a simplified guidance note from this page.
Comments are welcome via the following means:
- Online via the council’s dedicated consultation portal. This is the most efficient and effective way to make representations. Further information on how to use the portal can be found at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-plan
- By email using the representation form available at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-plan and returned to spatialplanningpolicy@wiltshire.gov.uk
- By post in writing by completing a representation form and submitting this to: Spatial Planning, Planning Directorate, Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JN.
Please note that copies of all comments (including your personal details) will be made available for the public to view and therefore cannot be treated as confidential. Anonymous representations cannot be accepted.
Copies of all the consultation documents can be viewed during normal opening hours at the Council’s main offices at Monkton Park in Chippenham.
The following documents: the Local Plan; the draft Sustainability Appraisal Report and the draft Habitat Regulations Assessment, will be available to view at Chippenham Library, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3EJ during normal opening hours together with electronic access to all submission documents.
Should you require further information visit Wiltshire Council website, email spatialplanningpolicy@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01225 713223.
