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

Stockport Publishes Draft Local Plan

Stockport's 219-page spatial strategy has been made public for the first time, ahead of consultation in the coming weeks.

The plan includes 26 Green Belt sites and has been met with mixed reactions from the public.

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Some have expressed optimism about the plan, stating that it "looks great when the sun is out" and that the council is "sorting it out and listening to people in the city".

The plan's publication comes after much debate and the council's withdrawal from the spatial plan for Greater Manchester.

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

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