Forest of Dean District Council are currently undertaking a consultation on their emerging Local Plan, the main focus of this consultation is the overall strategy and identifies where the main focus for development is likely to be. The Local Plan will include site allocations and the strategy will help to inform which sites are chosen, it will also guide decision making on future planning applications.

Further information is available here:

https://www.fdean.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning-policy/developing-our-new-local-plan/local-plan-second-preferred-option/

If you would like to submit a representation to the consultation and would like SF Planning to make site submission on your behalf please get in contact with Hannah Millman as soon as possible for a fee proposal. The consultation closes on 26^th September 2022.