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Malvern Hills District, Worcester City and Wychavon District Councils (the South Worcestershire Councils) will begin work on preparing a new local plan. The following documents notify those with an interest in plan preparation of this intention and set out the anticipated plan making timetable, prepared in accordance with section 15B of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
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Timetable for the South Worcestershire Local Plan
The three South Worcestershire Councils (SWCs), namely Malvern Hills District Council, Wychavon District Council and Worcester City Council have prepared a local plan timetable to reflect the updated national plan-making requirements and to provide a clear programme for preparing the South Worcestershire Local Plan (SWLP).
Notice of Plan Making
Names of planning authorities preparing the plan?
Malvern Hills District, Worcester City and Wychavon District Councils
Title of the Plan being prepared?
South Worcestershire Local Plan
The area covered by the Plan?
The administrative boundaries covered by Malvern Hills District, Worcester City and Wychavon District Councils.
Date of publication of this Notice?
30 June 2026
Link to timetable for plan preparation
Date the SWC expect to start preparing the plan?
31 October 2026