Main Modifications Consultation
Following the examination hearings of the Sandwell Local Plan in July and September 2025, the Inspector has, at the request of the Council, recommended a number of Main Modifications to the Plan which are put forward without any prejudice to the Inspectors final conclusions. Main Modifications are changes required to make the Plan sound or legally compliant in the light of issues identified during the examination.
The consultation on proposed Main Modifications ran from 9am on Monday 16 February 2026 until 5pm on Monday 30 March 2026. The consultation is now closed. All responses to the consultation will be reviewed by the Inspector.
Policies Map Modifications
The Council published proposed revisions to the Policies Map: Sandwell Local Policies Map - As proposed to be modified. These do not form part of the Main Modifications but are published alongside them.
Additional Modifications
Alongside the Main Modifications the Council also published a schedule of Additional Modifications
Additional Modifications are changes that, taken together, the Council considers do not materially affect the Plan and which it can therefore make when the Plan is adopted. These are minor changes and include factual updates and changes for consistency, clarity and corrections.
These Additional Modifications are not required to make the Plan sound and do not form part of the formal examination.
How to View
You can view the Main Modifications Consultation documents on our external consultation website: Sandwell Local Plan - Main Modifications Consultation. Alternatively, you can download them below.
- SA/ED89 Main Modifications Schedule
- SA/ED90 Policies Map Modifications
- SA/ED91 Plan Diagrams and Maps Modifications
- SA/ED92 Sustainability Appraisal
- SA/ED93 Habitats Regulation Assessment
Other Supporting Documents
The following documents are either supporting documents or are available for information only.
- Main Modification Consultation Representation Form
- SA/ED94 Additional Modifications Schedule
- Local Plan Tracked Changes Version
- Local Plan Appendices Track Changes Version
Please note that representations and comments will be made publicly available. Personal contact information will be removed. The contact details of those who made comments will be provided to the Programme Officer, who is responsible for organising and managing the Examination and is independent of the Council.