‘Powerless’ Stockport publishes draft local plan with 26 Green Belt sites - Place North West

Stockport Publishes Draft Local Plan

Stockport has released a 219-page spatial strategy for the borough, which includes 26 Green Belt sites.

The plan is now available for review ahead of a consultation period starting in the coming weeks.

Looking at the images, it's not exactly groundbreaking in design terms.

Some residents have expressed optimism about the plan, with one stating: "Great that they're sorting it out and listening to people in the city."

The local plan has been a subject of controversy since the council withdrew from the spatial plan for Greater Manchester.

Author's summary: Stockport's draft local plan is now available for review.

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