Latest news and updates
This webpage sets out recent news and updates during the examination process.
Sandwell Council's Regulation 19 consultation on their proposed main modifications - 28 April 2025
Sandwell Council is inviting representations under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 to three main modifications to the Sandwell Local Plan proposed by the Council. The consultation period is from 09:00am Monday 28 April to 17:00pm Monday 9 June 2025. Further information on the consultation is available at https://sandwell.oc2.uk/
Council's full response to Inspector's initial letter - 25 March 2025
The Council has replied to the Inspector’s Initial letter (SA/ED4) and the documents can be viewed in the Examination Documents webpage at SA/ED14 through to SA/ED31 inclusive.
Council's response to Inspector's initial letter - 11 February 2025
The Council has responded to the Inspector’s Initial questions and the Council’s reply can be viewed in the Examiantion Documents webpage at SA/ED6 through to SA/ED8.
Inspector's initial letter - 28 January 2025
The Inspector has written to the Council with her initial questions. The letter is posted on the Examination Documents webpage with the reference SA/ED4.
Appointment of Inspector - 2 January 2025
Inspector C Jack BSc (Hons) MA MA(TP) MRTPI from the Planning Inspectorate has been appointed by the Secretary of State to carry out the independent examination of the Local Plan.
Submission - 11 December 2024
The Sandwell Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination on 11 December 2024.