Read the West Berkshire Local Plan Review 2023-2041

The West Berkshire Local Plan Review 2023-2041 (LPR) is an important part of the Development Plan for West Berkshire. It identifies the development that is required to meet local needs until 2041. It sets out the strategy for distributing development within the district and the policies for protecting, conserving and enhancing the natural, built and historic environment. It helps local people in West Berkshire achieve sustainable development.

The LPR includes three different types of policies: strategic policies, non-strategic site allocation policies, and development management policies. Further details are set out below. An Interactive Policies Map is available to view here which geographically illustrates the policies.

Strategic policies

The strategic policies set out the overarching principles for development and which are considered fundamental to achieving the vision and strategic objectives, focusing on:

• our place based approach
• our environment and surroundings
• delivering housing
• fostering economic growth and supporting local communities

The policies can be viewed online here.

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Non-strategic residential site allocations

Led by the capacity of the landscape, these policies allocate non-strategic residential sites for development in each of the spatial areas. There are also non-strategic allocations for Gypsies, Travellers, and Travelling Showpeople.The policies can be viewed online here.

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Non-strategic employment site allocations

Led by the capacity of the landscape, these policies allocate non-strategic employment sites for development in each of the spatial areas. The policies can be viewed online here.

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Development Management policies

These policies are considered in the context of the strategic policies, and provide more detail on specific issues. They are divided into the following topic areas:

• Our Place Based Approach. Click here to view the policies.
• Our Environment and Surroundings. Click here to view the policies.
• Delivering Housing. Click here to view the policies.
• Fostering Economic Growth and Supporting Local Communities. Click here to view the policies.

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Appendices

The appendices set out further technical information and guidance to assist in implementing the policies, including implementation and monitoring. The appendices can be viewed online here.

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