New Local Plan goes to Full Council

An essential framework document for shaping future development in Blaby District will go to Full Council on Tuesday 30 June.

Councillors will be asked to consider the new final draft Local Plan, the authority’s most important statutory planning document.

It sets out a long‑term vision up to 2042 for where development, such as homes, schools, employment and retail centres, should occur and where areas of countryside and local heritage should be safeguarded.

An up-to-date Local Plan allows the Council to positively manage sustainable growth while protecting areas from inappropriate development.  

Years of evidence gathering, dialogue and national policy review have led to this point, with the Local Plan now at the Regulation 19 stage – the final draft version.

If agreed by Full Council, this will go out to public consultation before being submitted to the government’s Planning Inspectorate for independent review.

Councillor Mike Shirley, Blaby District Council Portfolio Holder for Planning and Strategic Growth, said: "Local Plans are crucial in guiding planning decisions, helping deliver vital infrastructure and ensuring development meets the District’s key priorities. These include tackling homelessness, boosting the economy, preserving heritage assets and nature, as well as supporting sustainable, well‑connected and thriving neighbourhoods."

The agenda documents, which should be updated by 6pm, can be seen here: Agenda for Council on Tuesday, 30th June, 2026, 5.30pm - Blaby District Council

Councillor Mike Shirley
Portfolio Holder for Planning and Strategic Growth