What is a Local Plan and why are we updating it?

The Local Plan is a framework that will guide future development and planning decisions in the borough until 2040. It includes a strategy setting out what type of development will take place and where and gives details of proposed sites for new homes and employment space. This is the first statutory consultation on the evolving draft plan and provides an opportunity for everyone to help shape the future of the borough by inputting at an early stage.

You can find out more about the consultation here.

The public consultation period is open for six weeks between 22 January 2024 and 11.59pm on 4 March 2024. Comments received after this date cannot be taken into account.

 PDF Version of the Local Plan Update (Regulation 18)

How to respond to the consultation

Online

To make an online submission please Register as a New User, using the link located on the right of the screen. This is a one-time process. Once you have activated your registration through the link sent to your email address, you can then log in and make a submission.

Submissions may be made via this consultation portal using the Make a Representation link on the right of screen.

There are benefits of making a submission using this consultation portal as you can view the Local Plan Update document within the portal, start your submission and complete later and sign up for notifications about future consultations.

By email or post

Response forms are available at the council offices or can be downloaded from the council website, and returned by email to Local.plan@basingstoke.gov.uk or by post to: Civic Offices, London Road, Basingstoke, RG21 4AH. Alternatively call 01256 844844 to be sent a response form.

What will happen after the consultation?

Using the consultation responses and evolving evidence work, the council will draw up a further draft Local Plan in 2024. That version will be consulted on again, in line with a process set nationally, before an examination by an independent planning inspector. The council is aiming to adopt the Local Plan by winter 2025/26.