Planning policy library
Planning policy library
| Title | Description | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands Joint Green Belt Review Study | An assessment of the green belt against the five purposes of green belts, as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework. | December 2015 |
| Housing and economic land availability assessment (HELAA) | The methodology agreed by local planning authorities in Coventry and Warwickshire for the assessment of sites for housing and employment development. | February 2022 |
| Landscape Capacity Study for Wind Energy Development | A study to provide the council with evidence to develop policies relating to wind energy development. | September 2010 |
| Landscape Sensitivity Study | A landscape sensitivity assessment of the landscape adjoining seven settlements within the borough: Binley Woods; Brinklow; Long Lawford; Ryton-On-Dunsmore; Stretton-On-Dunsmore, Wolston, and Wolvey. | August 2016 |
| Local Development Scheme | The Local Development Scheme sets out the timetable for the production of the borough's Local Plan, including key production and public consultation dates. The Local Development Scheme also details the preparation process for Supplementary Planning Documents. |
October 2024 |
| Open Space Audit | An audit of the distribution, quantity and quality of Rugby's open spaces and play facilities, together with an assessment of the borough's open space and recreational needs. | August 2008 |
| Playing field and open space strategy | A combined strategy to ensure the delivery of a strategic network of open space, sports facilities and playing fields to cater for current and future needs up to 2031. | November 2015 |
| Planning Enforcement Local Plan | The Planning Enforcement Local Plan sets out the council's approach to planning enforcement for those involved in - or directly affected by - breaches of planning control in the borough. | December 2022 |
| Renewable and low carbon energy resource assessment and feasibility study | A study undertaken on behalf of planning authorities in Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull to assess the potential viability and deliverability of various renewable energy and low carbon energy resources. | April 2010 |
| Retail and town centre uses study | Qualitative and quantitative assessments of Rugby's retail and main town centre uses, together with an appraisal of the need for future retail and main town centre uses development up to 2030. | November 2015 |
| Sports facilities and playing pitches strategy | A combined strategy to ensure the delivery of a strategic network of sports facilities and playing fields to cater for current and future needs up to 2026. | May 2011 |
| Statement of Community Involvement | Our Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) outlines our plans for community consultation and involvement in the preparation of planning policy documents, and the determination of planning applications. The SCI sets out who we aim to consult with, when and what we will consult on, and how we will conduct our consultations |
December 2024 |
| Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level One | An assessment of flood risk issues to support the review and update of the Coventry and Warwickshire Authorities Local Plans and associated planning policy documents. | October 2022 |
| Tree Policy | The council's policy to retain, enhance and increase the council's tree stock, guidance in relation to tree works, and the management of trees in relation to planning applications. | March 2021 |
| Warwickshire Water Cycle Study | A study which provides evidence to ensure future developments have the necessary water infrastructure and avoid detrimental impact on the environment. | June 2017 |
| Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull green infrastructure strategy | A strategy to provide evidence for the preparation of plans and policies relating to Green Infrastructure (GI), including biodiversity. | February 2013 |