SWDP Review Submission
Adoption of the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2021 - 2041
Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council and Wychavon District Council, at their separate Council meetings on 24 March and 25 March 2026, formally approved the recommendation to adopt the new joint Local Plan, the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review 2021 – 2041, which was subsequently adopted on 26 March 2026.
The South Worcestershire Development Plan Review is currently being consulted on for the Main Modifications until 17:00 on Tuesday 17th February 2026.
To view the documents and submit representations to this consultation, please follow the link below.
South Worcestershire Development Plan Review Main Modifications - Details - Keyplan
Submission of the SWDP Review
On Wednesday 27 September 2023, following the Regulation 19 consultation in November and December 2022, the south Worcestershire Councils have formally submitted the South Worcestershire Development Plan Review (SWDPR) and associated evidence base documents to the Secretary of State for independent examination.
An independent Inspector will be appointed by the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) to assess the Plan and its accompanying evidence base. The Inspector will take into account the representations received at the Regulation 19 consultation stage and will likely identify matters to consider as part of the examination. Subsequently, the Council and interested parties will be invited to attend a series of hearing sessions.
The south Worcestershire Councils have appointed a Programme Officer to organise and administer the examination, including the anticipated public hearing sessions. The timings of these sessions will be confirmed in due course.