Reg 19 Publication Plan – Main Modification Document
Main Modifications – Additional Regulation 19 Consultation
The Sandwell Local Plan (SLP) and accompanying information was submitted to the Secretary of State on 11 December 2024 to be examined. Following submission Sandwell Council has identified three potential main modifications to the SLP which it believes are necessary to ensure that the SLP is found sound at examination.
- The proposed allocation of part of Rowley Regis Golf Course, Tippity Green, Rowley Regis, B66 9EJ for housing development.
- Changes to the wording of Policy SCC4 – Embodied Carbon and Waste.
- The removal of Hill House Farm as a potential Habitat Bank for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and its replacement with Ray Hall Pastoral Land.
The purpose of this consultation is to invite representations on the proposed main modifications under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.
The proposed main modifications have been subject to a Sustainability Appraisal which is being consulted on concurrently to the proposed main modifications. You can view the Sustainability Appraisal and submit representations on the SLP consultation website.
The consultation only relates to the proposed main modifications. Comments should only relate to issues of soundness and legal compliance. Comments made about other aspects of the SLP or that do not relate to soundness and legal compliance will not be considered. Information about what 'soundness' means and what the legal requirements are is available on the SLP Frequently Asked Questions Webpage.
All representations received will be considered by Inspector C Jack BSc (Hons) MA MA(TP) MRTPI from the Planning Inspectorate who has been appointed by the Secretary of State to carry out the independent examination of the SLP. The decision on whether to incorporate the main modifications that have been proposed by the council is taken by the Inspector. This consultation is taking place without prejudice to the Inspector's final conclusions.
