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Planning policy
The planning system provides a way of deciding how we use land, what we build and where we build it. It also looks at future needs and what changes are likely to happen and where. National and local government prepare planning policy documents made up of maps and written policies that guide and inform future development. These policies are then used to make decisions on planning applications. The planning system aims to secure sustainable development, which means being able to provide necessary homes, jobs and services in a way that protects and enhances the best qualities of our built and natural environment.
The Development Plan
The Development Plan is the strategic framework that guides land use planning for the area. It is used to help determine decisions on planning applications.
Adopted Core Strategy (December 2010)
Site Allocations and Policies Local Plan (July 2013)
Kidderminster Central Area Action Plan (July 2013)
Chaddesley Corbett Neighbourhood Plan (September 2014)
Churchill and Blakedown Neighbourhood Plan (July 2017)
Policies Map (2013)
Local Plan Review (2016-2036)
The Wyre Forest District Local Plan (2016 - 2036) was submitted to the Secretary of State for Examination on 30th April 2020.
Read Local Plan Examination information.
The new Local Plan will replace the current Adopted Core Strategy, Site Allocations and Policies Local Plan and Kidderminster Central Area Action Plan.
View the evidence base documents for the Local Plan Review (2016-2036).
Supplementary Planning Documents
Further clarifying specific policies within the development plan or providing more detailed guidance for bringing forward specific sites.
South Kidderminster Enterprise Park - Local Development Order
Simplifying the planning process to encourage business expansion and location.
Statement of Community Involvement
Setting out how we will engage communities and organisations on the preparation of planning policy and in determining planning applications.
Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs)
A LEP is a partnership between local authorities and businesses. Wyre Forest District sits within two LEPs
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP
The Worcestershire LEP
National Planning Policy and County Planning Policy
All local planning policies must be in general conformity with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)