Draft Local Plan 2041

We are preparing a new Local Plan for the Forest of Dean District, it covers issues such as tackling climate change, protecting and enhancing the natural and historic environment, housing provision, communities and the economy. The Forest of Dean District Draft Local Plan 2021-2041 sets out the detailed policy framework and land use allocations for the Forest of Dean up to 2041. It includes the policies by which planning applications will be determined and allocates land for housing employment and other uses.

Have your say on the Draft Forest of Dean District Local Plan (Regulation 18)

This consultation is now closed. Comments were invited on the Draft Local Plan between Monday 8 July 2024 and Monday 19 August 2024.

Forest of Dean District Local Plan 2021-2041, Consultation Version July 2024 - pdf - 10.14 Mb

Notice - Draft Local Plan Regulation 18 Consultation - pdf - 152 Kb

Sustainability Appraisal

Sustainability Appraisal for Draft Local Plan 2021 to 2041 - pdf - 1.72 Mb

Appendix 1 Sustainability Appraisal of Development Sites - pdf - 27.96 Mb

Appendix 2 Sustainability Appraisal of Draft Plan Policies - pdf - 1.35 Mb

Non-Technical Summary of Sustainability Appraisal - pdf - 307 Kb

Habitats Regulations Assessment

Habitats Regulations Assessment Screening and Appropriate Assessment Report - June 2024 - pdf - 828 Kb

Habitats Regulations Assessment Appendix 1 Screening for LSEs - June 2024 - pdf - 322 Kb

Supporting documents

Settlements in the Forest of Dean Keynote 2023 - pdf - 853 Kb

Important Open Areas Keynote 2023 - pdf - 1.57 Mb

 

 

Related Pages

• What is the Local Plan?
• Developing our new Local Plan
• Planning policy
• Sustainability appraisal