We are currently working on a new Local Plan which will set out the policies that will guide development in Tamworth up to 2043. The plan aims to describe and support Tamworth’s housing and employment needs.
There are several stages involved in the creation of a Local Plan including a number of opportunities for people to give their views throughout the process.
The stages are:
- Evidence gathering and early consultation
- Pre-submission publication stage
- Submission of document and independent examination
- Inspector’s report and adoption
All Local Plans are created in accordance with national planning policy framework.
Regulation 19- Pre Submission stage
Tamworth Borough Council has now published its Pre-Submission Local Plan for public consultation. The local plan will help shape how Tamworth develops up until 2043, setting out where new homes, employment development and other growth should take place, alongside the policies that will be used to assess future planning applications. The Pre-Submission Local Plan represents the version of the plan that the council intends to submit to the Secretary of State for independent examination. This is the final engagement stage of the plan and is focused on specific issues, namely, whether the plan meets legal requirements and the tests of soundness.
You can also view the Pre-Submission Local Plan and submit your comments, by visiting our engagement platform. The consultation will run for six weeks, until 11.59 PM on the 5th of October 2026.
Further supporting documentation can be found in the evidence gathered so far section at the bottom of this page.
Supporting documentation:
- Statement of representations procedure
- Local Plan draft consultation version
- Tamworth Local Plan glossary
- Policies map
Local Plan annexes
- Annexe A
- Annexe B
- Annexe C
- Annexe D
- No net loss non-householder annexe
- No net loss householder annexe
- Car parking standards annexe
Evidence gathered so far:
Regulation 19:
- Reg 19 Habitat Regulations Assessment V5
- Pre-Submission Local Plan Sustainability Appraisal Report – Main Report
- Pre-Submission Local Plan Non-Technical Summary of Sustainability Appraisal Report
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Appendix C
- Appendix D
- Appendix E
- Appendix F
- Appendix G
Town Centre
- Tamworth Town Centre Retail Study – Executive Summary
- Tamworth Town Centre Retail Study
- Appendices to the retail study (Vol 2 appendices)
- Vol 3 NEMS household survey
Natural Environment
- Staffordshire Green Belt Assessment - Appendix 1: Tamworth assessment outcomes April 2026
- Staffordshire Green Belt Assessment Final report April 2026
Housing
- Lichfield and Tamworth Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment
- The GTAA (Gypsy, Traveller, and Travelling Showpeople Assessment) for Tamworth, Lichfield, and North Warwickshire
- A letter confirming that the findings of the GTAA remain current
- Strategic Housing Land Assessment 2026
The first consultation sought views on the initial issues and options that will define the draft Local Plan going forward.
- You can view the issues and options consultation here (now closed).
- You can view representations we received and officer comments here.
More information about planning strategy in Tamworth can be found on our Local Development Scheme web page.