Posts by Parish Clerk

Test Valley Borough Council has been committed to preparing its next Local Plan, having published draft versions for consultation in 2022, 2024 and 2025. However, many factors outside of the Council’s control, including a multitude of government changes, are cumulatively affecting the Council’s ability to progress the Local Plan as envisaged.   In December 2024, the Government announced a series of Planning Reforms. These reforms focused on accelerating house building and delivering 1.5 million homes nationally during the course of this…