A CONSULTATION on the development strategy across Bromsgrove has been extended by four weeks to enable more contributions from the public.
Originally launched on June 30 for an extended 12-week period, the consultation will now span 16 weeks, closing on Monday, October 20.
It sees Bromsgrove District Council invite input from residents and infrastructure providers like the NHS, schools, utilities, and transport services, in the third of five consultation stages towards shaping a Local Plan for the 9,000 new homes the Government requires in the district by 2043.
Local Plans are how communities can guide where and how those future homes, businesses, and infrastructure will be developed.
The consultation builds on earlier ‘issues and options’ and ‘call for sites’ stages by outlining proposed development locations, and the strategy for selecting them.
All responses from residents and stakeholders will be carefully considered in shaping the next stage of the Local Plan, with further consultation to follow.
So far over 5,000 representations have been received via email, letter, and the online consultation platform.
Portfolio holder for planning, councillor Kit Taylor said: “A lot of people want to have their say on how we will control future housebuilding in the district.
“So far we’ve had a fantastic response and with over 400 sites proposed it’s vital we get this strategy right.
“Following a cross-party recommendation from the Overview and Scrutiny committee, the Cabinet unanimously recommended an extension to the consultation to ensure all residents and stakeholders can have their say.”
Visit www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/BromsgrovePlan or your local library for more information.
Email [email protected] or write to Bromsgrove District Council, Strategic Planning and Conservation, Parkside, Market Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 8DA to respond to consultatation.
The consultation will now close for comments at 5pm on Monday October 20, 2025.
Email [email protected] or call 01527 881211 for queries.
