Planning
Consultation on the Walsall Borough Local Plan to start soon
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Walsall Council will soon be asking for views on a draft version of its new local plan. The Walsall Borough Local Plan is a blueprint that will guide how the borough grows and develops over the next 15 years.
The Local Plan is essential for ensuring that Walsall meets its future needs for new homes, jobs, schools, and infrastructure, while also protecting the places and green spaces that matter most to our communities.
Having an up-to-date Local Plan gives the council and residents a say over where development happens, how the environment and heritage is protected, and how the right kind of growth for Walsall can be delivered. Without it, the borough risks losing control over planning decisions and missing out on opportunities for regeneration and investment. The plan is also crucial for delivering the ambitions of the “We Are Walsall 2040” strategy, making Walsall a healthier, greener, and more prosperous place for everyone.
The draft local plan and the plans for consultation were presented at a meeting of Cabinet on 15 October 2025 where Cabinet members agreed to commence a six-week consultation with residents and businesses in November.
“ It’s really important that local people have their say on the draft local plan. We’re producing a plan that’s right for Walsall, because the government has instructed local authorities to do so before December 2026.
Walsall’s draft Local Plan will focus on using brownfield land first and any changes to the Green Belt will be looked at very carefully. We want to make sure we’re protecting the areas that are important to us, whilst shaping plans for developments that work for our communities. “
Consultation is expected to start in early November, and it will run for six weeks. Residents and businesses will be able to view and comment on the draft plan on the council’s Commonplace site. There will also be a number of exhibitions taking place around the borough to help people make comments.
Details of when and how residents and businesses can get involved will be shared soon.
