WDC - Consultancy for A Green Belt Review of the South Warwickshire Local Plan

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Tenders are invited for the provision of Consultancy for a Green Belt Review of the South Warwickshire Local Plan. Warwick District and Stratford-on-Avon District Councils (the Councils) are working together to prepare a joint South Warwickshire Local Plan (SWLP). It is intended that the new local plan will set out the planning policies that both Councils will use to assess planning applications. It will also identify and allocate sites to accommodate South Warwickshire's future needs for homes, jobs and infrastructure.The Councils wish to appoint consultants to undertake a Green Belt review of those parts of the West Midlands Green Belt which fall within the South Warwickshire area. This study will assess which areas of land contribute most strongly to the five purposes of Green Belt as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The purpose of the study is to gain an understanding of which areas of land should retain their Green Belt designation, and which areas may have the potential for release without compromising the performance of the West Midlands Green Belt as a whole. This will form an important part of the evidence base, to be considered alongside other pieces of evidence when selecting the most suitable locations for growth. The contract will be for a period of 36 months commencing February 2024. The Green Belt review within the first 12 months, the second 24 months to include representation of the councils at examination. The Contract Value is approximately £70,000 - £100,000 Additional information: To express an interest, review the documents and submit a tender please visit and register at: www.csw-jets.co.uk. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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