Public consultation ran  from 13 June 2018 and 31 July 2018.

Local Planning Authorities are required to include land that is available for housing and employment development in the published Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA). The draft methodology reflects the approach set out in national planning policy and guidance in order to assess sites submitted for the new local plan process. The Council is now considering the comments received prior to finalising and publishing the SHELAA in the Autumn 2018.

View the Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment Draft Methodology.