Help us stop inappropriate developments

Significantly more homes will be coming to the Wokingham Borough – but this is unavoidable because central government is committed to more housing and this is a popular area to live.

But with careful planning we can make sure these new homes bring with them the right roads, schools, parks, play areas, sports centres, community centres and health facilities; additional amenities to also benefit existing residents.

A high proportion of these new homes must also be affordable.

To ensure this careful planning we produce a Local Plan, which we’re doing through the Local Plan Update (LPU). This is a strategic map setting out where all development (commercial, leisure and residential) can and cannot be allowed between now and 2036.

The latest LPU consultation is running as this magazine goes to press (see web link below). We have sent a LPU guide, called Homes for the Future, to all residents in the Borough. If you haven’t received yours, please contact us: communityengagement@wokingham.gov.uk

More information: www.wokingham.gov.uk (search ‘Local Plan Update’)

Executive View

Cllr Stuart Munro, Executive Member for Business, Economic Development and Strategic Planning

“Without an up-to-date Local Plan, we wouldn’t be able to resist inappropriate development, or properly plan and deliver the infrastructure needed for the rest. So please do get involved in the consultation. It is vital as many people as possible do.”