The geography of the SDS has not yet been determined. It may cover Gloucestershire alone or be prepared jointly with neighbouring areas. The strategy will set a long-term vision for growth and development over at least 25 years and be reviewed every seven years.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you have any questions beyond those answered below, feel free to get in touch via email at sds@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
The geography of the SDS has not yet been determined. It may cover Gloucestershire alone or be prepared jointly with neighbouring areas. The strategy will set a long-term vision for growth and development over at least 25 years and be reviewed every seven years.
This is still to be decided by government, working in partnership with Local Authorities. A designated Strategic Planning Authority (SPA) will be responsible for preparing the SDS. There will be a new governance structure to support decision-making.
Gloucestershire County Council is getting ready for the preparation of the Strategy, working closely in partnership with the county's six district councils to develop and deliver a shared strategic vision for the area.
This is still to be decided by government, working in partnership with Local Authorities. A designated Strategic Planning Authority (SPA) will be responsible for preparing the SDS. There will be a new governance structure to support decision-making.
Gloucestershire County Council is getting ready for the preparation of the Strategy, working closely in partnership with the county's six district councils to develop and deliver a shared strategic vision for the area.
Our six-week engagement period runs from 2 November - 14 December. By getting involved you can directly influence the direction of the final SDS.
Get involved by completing our online survey, coming by a drop-in event or joining a informative online session.
Our six-week engagement period runs from 2 November - 14 December. By getting involved you can directly influence the direction of the final SDS.
Get involved by completing our online survey, coming by a drop-in event or joining a informative online session.
A Local Plan is prepared by a district, borough or city council and sets out detailed planning policies and allocates sites for development within that area. In future, it will need to be in general conformity with the SDS' strategic objectives.
The SDS focuses on strategic challenges that a single council cannot solve alone. It considers the wider patterns of major housing growth, employment locations and infrastructure.
A Local Plan is prepared by a district, borough or city council and sets out detailed planning policies and allocates sites for development within that area. In future, it will need to be in general conformity with the SDS' strategic objectives.
The SDS focuses on strategic challenges that a single council cannot solve alone. It considers the wider patterns of major housing growth, employment locations and infrastructure.
Yes. This is an informal scoping consultation. There will be several further consultations as the draft SDS is being prepared. The plan will also go through an independent examination before it is adopted.
Yes. This is an informal scoping consultation. There will be several further consultations as the draft SDS is being prepared. The plan will also go through an independent examination before it is adopted.
The government's ambition is for Spatial Development Strategies to be in place in 2029. Preparatory work is being undertaken now to ensure we can move quickly once further guidance is issued.
The government's ambition is for Spatial Development Strategies to be in place in 2029. Preparatory work is being undertaken now to ensure we can move quickly once further guidance is issued.
Yes. Nature, biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation are expected to be core SDS matters. The strategy will need to take account of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy and consider networks of habitats and green spaces across the wider area.
Yes. Nature, biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation are expected to be core SDS matters. The strategy will need to take account of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy and consider networks of habitats and green spaces across the wider area.
Work on the SDS will continue while changes to local government in Gloucestershire are considered. If council structures change, responsibility for the SDS may move to a new authority, but the SDS would not automatically change as a result.
Work on the SDS will continue while changes to local government in Gloucestershire are considered. If council structures change, responsibility for the SDS may move to a new authority, but the SDS would not automatically change as a result.