phil smith, swindon borough council local plan 2026
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Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026(formerly called the Core Strategy)
Phil Smith- Planning Policy Manager SBC
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Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026(Formerly the Core Strategy)
Why… Set the appropriate amount and broad location of future
development in the Borough, based on robust evidence and consultation; and,
Establish how development will be managed including how the presumption in favour of sustainable development will be applied
Needs to Respond to Government policy:
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Localism Act
Statements on boosting growth
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o Facilitates increase of 19,600 jobs (in-line with Economic
Strategy)
o Existing allocations/permissions = 43ha of B-use land
o Allocations of additional 77.5 hectares of B-use land
o Supply allows for market choice, churn, and flexibility
o Major allocation at A419/A420 junction to meet short-term
demands
o Additional 22,000 homes to meet local and economic needs
Additional employment land and homes…
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Housing and Employment Allocations Swindon 2011-26
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Key Employment Areas
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Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026
Key Dates:
Public Consultation – ended Feb 21st 2013
Submission to Inspector – May 2013
Examination in Public for ‘test of soundness’ - Sept/Oct 2013
Inspector’s Report on Soundness - end of 2013
Adoption by Council - Early 2014