The Cabinet of North West Leicestershire Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to discuss the proposed North West Leicestershire Local Plan (Regulation 19). The meeting's agenda also included the confirmation of previous minutes.

Proposed North West Leicestershire Local Plan (Regulation 19)

The primary item scheduled for discussion was the Proposed North West Leicestershire Local Plan (Regulation 19). This report, presented by Councillor Nicholas Rushton, the Infrastructure Portfolio Holder, outlined the plan's progression to the consultation stage under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. The report detailed the extensive evidence base supporting the plan, including various studies on sustainability appraisal, habitats regulation, transport modelling, viability, and infrastructure delivery. It also addressed housing and strategic warehousing needs, and considerations for Gypsies, Travellers, and Travelling Showpeople.

The report detailed the proposed policies and allocations within the Local Plan, covering areas such as creating attractive places, housing provision, the economy, town and local centres, infrastructure, and environmental considerations. Specific policies discussed included those relating to renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, flood risk, sustainable drainage systems, water efficiency, and the conservation of nature and the historic environment. The plan also outlined allocations for housing across various settlements, including a new settlement at Isley Woodhouse, and employment land, with a significant focus on strategic warehousing.

The recommendations put forward for Cabinet's agreement included recommending to Council that the Proposed Submission Draft Local Plan, Policies Map, and Sustainability Appraisal be approved for a minimum six-week public consultation. Furthermore, it was recommended that delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director of Place, in consultation with the Infrastructure Portfolio Holder, to make minor amendments to the plan and accompanying documents before publication and submission to the Secretary of State for examination. This process is crucial for the Council to meet its statutory obligations and ensure it has an up-to-date Local Plan to guide future development and control inappropriate development across the district. The report also highlighted the financial implications, noting the anticipated costs of the examination process.