Notice of Intention to Commence
Notice of Intention to Commence Local Plan Preparation
PDF of Notice of Intention to Commence (pdf, 201kb)
Winchester District Local Plan 2044
In accordance with Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2026, Winchester City Council gives notice that it is preparing a new Local Plan.
Date of Publication of the Notice:
30 June 2026
Local Planning Authority:
Winchester City Council
Matters to be covered by the Local Plan:
The Winchester District Local Plan 2044 will provide the strategy for development for the period 2026-2044, together with a spatial vision and series of objectives for achieving sustainable growth and site allocations to achieve this.
Winchester City Council does not currently at this stage intend to prepare any Supplementary Plans but this will be kept under review.
Geographical Area to be covered by the Local Plan:
In advance of the Local Government Reorganisation Structural Changes Order and transitional arrangements from Government, the local plan will cover the current administrative area of Winchester District excluding that part covered by South Downs National Park, as shown on the map below.
Title of the Local Plan:
Winchester District Local Plan 2044. Once adopted the local plan will replace the Winchester District Local Plan 2040.
Local Plan Timetable:
The timetable for the new Local Plan can be viewed on our dedicated local plan website.
In addition, the timetable can be inspected online at:
- Our principal office -
- City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LJ, Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm
- Winchester Library, The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester;
- Alresford Library, 20 Broad Street, New Alresford; and
- Bishops Waltham Library, Free Street, Bishops Waltham (check individual libraries for opening times)