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Reset Local Plan Options Document

 

 

In 2024 government issued significant changes to national planning policy and a revised standard method figure of housing need. The revised housing need figure for Bath & North East Somerset is more than double than that of the previous government. As a result the Council decided in 2024 to reset preparation of its Local Plan in order to consider the implications of changed policy and to enable progression towards a sound Local Plan. Resetting the Local Plan requires the Council to prepare and consult on a further set of options for meeting the substantially increased level of housing need, associated job growth and some new policy approaches. The report seeks approval of a reset Local Plan options document for consultation commencing in October this year.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/07/2025

Decision Type: Key Decision;

Decision due: 25 Sep 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development

Lead director: Executive Director - Sustainable Communities

Contact: Richard Daone, Planning Policy Team Leader Email: Richard_Daone@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 477546.

Consultation process

In preparing the Cabinet Report consultation has taken place with the Cabinet Members for Built Environment, Housing and Sustainable Development; Communications and Community; and Resources and relevant senior officers. Key stakeholders have been engaged in the preparation of the Reset Local Plan Options document and once approved it will be subject to full public consultation.

Consultees

Residents and all relevant stakeholders on the reset Local Plan Options document. Relevant Cabinet Members and senior officers on the preparation of the Cabinet Report.

EFP Reference: E3636

Decisions

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