Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026(formerly called the Core Strategy)

Phil Smith- Planning Policy Manager SBC

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

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…

Housing and Employment Allocations Swindon 2011-26

Key Employment Areas

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