PLANNING INSPECTOR SIGNALS WINCHESTER DISTRICT LOCAL PLAN IS READY FOR ADOPTION
The Winchester District Local Plan will be considered for adoption at a series of public meetings, starting this week.
We have been progressing our Local Plan through the examination process, and on Wednesday 11 March we received confirmation from the Independent Planning Inspector, R Barrett MRTPI IHBC, that they found the plan, with the main modifications, to be sound, legally compliant and ready for adoption, subject to council approvals.
Following the examination hearings which took place last summer, the eight-week public consultation on the Main Modifications concluded earlier this year, which ensured the Winchester District Local Plan met all the legal requirements set by government.
LOCAL PLAN TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ADOPTION AT A SERIES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS
The plan is being considered for adoption through our democratic decision-making process, and will be debated at Scrutiny Committee on 17 March 2026, before then being considered by Cabinet the following day and then full Council on Tuesday 24 March 2026.
You can read the report and all supporting information on our website
Page last updated: Monday 16 March 2026