1. Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026
(formerly called the Core Strategy)
Phil Smith- Planning Policy Manager SBC

2. Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026
(Formerly the Core Strategy)
Why…
 Set the appropriate amount and broad location of future
development in the Borough, based on robust evidence and
consultation; and,
 Establish how development will be managed including how the
presumption in favour of sustainable development will be
applied
Needs to Respond to Government policy:
 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
 Localism Act
 Statements on boosting growth

3. Additional employment land and homes…
o Facilitates increase of 19,600 jobs (in-line with Economic
Strategy)
o Existing allocations/permissions = 43ha of B-use land
o Allocations of additional 77.5 hectares of B-use land
o Supply allows for market choice, churn, and flexibility
o Major allocation at A419/A420 junction to meet short-term
demands
o Additional 22,000 homes to meet local and economic needs

4. Housing and Employment Allocations Swindon 2011-26

5. Key Employment Areas

6. Swindon Borough Local Plan 2026
Key Dates:
 Public Consultation – ended Feb 21st 2013
 Submission to Inspector – May 2013
 Examination in Public for ‘test of soundness’ - Sept/Oct 2013
 Inspector’s Report on Soundness - end of 2013
 Adoption by Council - Early 2014