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Swindon Local Plan 2043: final public consultation opens

Looking back, 24 September 2026: Swindon Borough Council opened a six-week consultation on the draft Swindon Local Plan 2043, the last chance to comment before it goes to the Secretary of State for examination.

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The consultation on the draft Swindon Local Plan 2043 opened on Thursday 24 September 2026. The plan sets out how the borough will grow and develop over the next 20 years, and the council's announcement that day gave a six-week window, to 5 November.

What is in the draft plan?

The council said the plan aims to meet the Government's target of 1,203 homes a year. Cabinet approved the draft on 1 July. Since earlier rounds of consultation, the council said, it has:

  • made policies clearer
  • strengthened protections for the natural environment
  • identified a sufficient supply of housing sites that can be delivered
  • looked again at housing densities in some areas

A Transport Impact Assessment is being carried out with National Highways, and an Infrastructure Delivery Plan is being drawn up with partners including the NHS and local schools.

What could people comment on?

At this stage comments should address whether the plan is legally compliant and "sound" under the National Planning Policy Framework (2024). The documents and an online form were on the council's website, with paper copies at council-run libraries and the Civic Reception at the Council Offices.

Councillor Gary Sumner, Leader of the council, said: "The decisions we make now will help shape every part of the Borough for years to come."

What happens next?

After the consultation the plan goes to the Secretary of State for independent examination.

More from Swindo: the Local Plan consultation and its closing date.

Source: Swindon Borough Council.

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