The next Sandwell Local Plan - Sandwell Local Plan 2 (2026 - 2044) (SLP 2)
The Government requires us to update our local plan to respond to their reforms to the planning system intended to increase the delivery of new homes and support economic growth.
The new local plan will be prepared under a new national system for plan-making. The government has made big changes to how local plans are put together. Their aim is to make the process faster, simpler and to give communities more chances to get involved.
The next Local Plan will:
- Set out the vision, objectives and spatial strategy for Sandwell
- Establish planning policies and site allocations to guide development
- Identify how future needs for homes, jobs, infrastructure and services will be met
- Protect and enhance the borough’s natural, built and historic environment
Scope of the Local Plan
The Sandwell Local Plan 2 (2026 - 2044) will include:
- Strategic and non-strategic planning policies
- Site allocations for development
- A spatial strategy for growth and regeneration
The Local Plan will not cover matters that are the responsibility of other authorities (for example, where these are prepared jointly or separately, if applicable).
Get involved
We want residents, businesses and stakeholders to help shape the future of Sandwell.
Opportunities to get involved will include:
- Public consultations
- Online engagement
- Workshops and events (where appropriate)
Further details will be published on this page and the planing policy webpages
Contact us
For more information about the Sandwell Local Plan 2 (2026 - 2044)
Email: LDF_Planning@sandwell.gov.uk or Sandwell_LocalPlan@sandwell.gov.uk
Telephone: 0121 569 4054
Post: Planning Policy, Sandwell MBC, Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE