Coventry Local Plan Review – Regulation 19 Stage Approved by Cabinet!

Coventry Local Plan Review – Regulation 19 Stage Approved by Cabinet! On 10 December 2024, the Local Plan Review – Regulation 19 Stage report was considered by the Coventry City Council Cabinet, and the recommendations in the report were approved. Next steps in the process: ✅ 18th December 2024: Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee ✅ 14th January 2025: Full Council meeting A six-week public consultation is proposed from 15th January 2025 to 3rd March 2025, pending Council approval. Key points of the Proposed Submission Draft: ➤ 29,100 dwellings planned for delivery over the 2021–2041 period, as informed by the 2022 Coventry and Warwickshire HEDNA. ➤ No changes to Green Belt boundaries or designations, reflecting a commitment to protecting green spaces. ➤ Focus on previously developed (brownfield) land, supporting a ‘brownfield first’ approach. 📌 Important Note on Timing: If national government revises the NPPF and introduces transitional requirements, the Council may expedite consultation using emergency powers to ensure the plan progresses under the current framework. Full details are available in the Cabinet papers (accessible via the Council’s website).