Wiltshire Core Strategy

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Consultation

Between 13 June and 8 August, 2011, Wiltshire Council is consulting on how many jobs and homes are needed in Wiltshire over the next 15 years. The consultation document also includes the draft strategy and policies that will guide this development.

To comment; follow the links below to either download the consultation document and response form, or enter your comments online.

• View evidence base studies that support the emerging Wiltshire Core Strategy.
• Wiltshire Core Strategy Consultation Document
• Online Consultation Portal

Timetable

Stages of preparation	Timeline
Draft core strategy preparation and developing draft policy options (involving): Preparation of topic papers on key policy themes; Development of draft policy options for sustainability appraisal Targeted consultation on the topic papers (with key stakeholders)	By May 2011
Consultation on emerging Wiltshire Core Strategy, including draft policy options	13 June to 8 August, 2011
Review of consultation feedback and production of the Pre-submission draft Wiltshire Core Strategy	August to November 2011
Formal consultation on the Pre-submission draft Wiltshire Core Strategy	December 2011
Collation of comments received and finalising the Submission draft Wiltshire Core Strategy for Council Approval	February 2012
Examination	Spring/ Summer 2012
Adoption	Autumn 2012

What is the Wiltshire Core Strategy?

The Wiltshire Core Strategy is the most important part of the Local Development Framework (LDF), a suite of planning policy documents that will eventually replace the four local plans covering Wiltshire.

The Wiltshire Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD) will cover the whole of Wiltshire (excluding Swindon) and sets out the council's

• spatial vision,
• key objectives, and
• overall principles for development in the County.

The key objectives of the spatial vision will be derived from an analysis of the County's characteristics, a review of the council's own corporate plans and priorities, and national planning guidance. At its heart will be the delivery of viable and vibrant communities based on the principle of sustainability.

The Core Strategy will outline a sustainable spatial strategy for future development in the County and include:

• key principles of development
• the location of strategic sites for new housing and employment development
• policies with which planning applications will be assessed
• a key diagram displaying the spatial aspects of the Core Strategy

Further information

Information on previous stages in the development of the Wiltshire Core Strategy can be found through the links below.

• Wiltshire 2026 consultation (30 October to 31 December, 2009)
• Issues and Options consultations (2006 - 2008; by former district councils)

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Last updated: 23 January 2012