Shropshire Council Launches New Local Plan Process – Call for Sites Now Open

Shropshire Council has confirmed that work will begin on a new Local Plan in January 2026, marking a significant milestone in guiding the future development of the county. This follows the recent withdrawal of the previous draft Local Plan from the formal examination process.

The new Local Plan will be designed to respond to the Government’s mandatory housing targets introduced in December 2024, while also establishing a clear and sustainable strategy to manage growth across Shropshire. It aims to balance housing, infrastructure, environmental protection, and economic needs in a way that benefits communities across the county.

Call for Sites – Now Open Until 2 October 2025

As part of the early evidence-gathering stage, the Council has launched a 12-week ‘Call for Sites’, running from 10 July to 2 October 2025.

This initiative invites the following to submit land for consideration as potential development allocations in the new Local Plan:

• Landowners
• Developers
• Site promoters
• Businesses
• Local organisations
• Community groups
• Other interested parties

What Type of Land Can Be Submitted?

Sites can be submitted for a range of future land uses, including, but not limited to:

• New housing
• Large-scale urban extensions or new settlements
• Mixed-use developments
• Employment, retail, and leisure schemes
• Renewable energy generation
• Mineral extraction

Why Submit?

Submitting a site is non-binding, but it could unlock new development opportunities, increase the strategic value of your land, and help shape the future direction of your community.

At Berrys, our experienced planning team can manage the full submission process on your behalf. We can also advise on whether it may be beneficial to submit a pre-application enquiry, outline planning application or full planning application alongside your Call for Sites submission.

If you’d like to discuss a potential site or need guidance on planning and development opportunities, please contact our Shrewsbury Planning Team for a no-obligation initial consultation on 01743 271697.