Evidence base

The Council has developed an evidence base to support the preparation of the Local Plan and other policy documents. A number of studies have been produced, in some cases undertaken with or by other authorities and consultants.

• Housing evidence

  Housing evidence base to support the preparation of the Local Plan.

• Economy and employment evidence

  Economy and employment evidence base to support the preparation of the Local Plan.

• Environmental evidence

  Environmental evidence base to support the preparation of the Local Plan.

• Infrastructure and viability evidence

  The Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP) identifies the transport, utilities, community and green infrastructure and services that will be required to support the levels of housing and employment growth set out in the Local Plan.

• 2015 Local Plan examination library (archived)