The Next Local Plan - Sandwell Local Plan 2 (2026 - 2044)
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. As such, the Planning Policy Team commenced the process of producing a new Local Plan for Sandwell on 30th June 2026.
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 - Sandwell Local Plan 2 (2026 - 2044) will replace the emerging Sandwell Local Plan following its adoption.
To find out more about the preparation of the next local plan, timetable and processes please visit Sandwell Local Plan 2 (2026 - 2044) webpages