Planning and building services is responsible for managing growth and development in a way that protects the character of our towns, villages and countryside while meeting the needs of our communities. Through the planning process, we assess proposals for new homes, businesses, and infrastructure, ensuring that they are safe, sustainable and in line with national and local policies.
Plan-Making
The Council's planning policies that relate to businesses and economic development are set out in the following documents. it shows how the district manages land use, development, and growth to create sustainable and well- designed communities.
Find out more information about the council planning policies here.
Find out more information about the council building control here.
Find out more about the Technical Evidence that underpins plan-making and planning decisions.
Information for Local Businesses
Stratford-on-Avon District
Find out more business support information on our business and enterprise pages.
Coventry & Warwickshire Sub-region
The Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership is run for businesses by businesses and seeks to promote economic prosperity. It has published a Strategic Economic Plan (SEP).
Warwickshire Economics is part of the Economy and Skills group of Warwickshire County Council. This unit provides intelligence and advice on the Warwickshire economy for councillors and managers and can undertake work on behalf of partner organisations and external clients.
The Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce is a network to support local companies and provide a voice for the local business community.
The Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub provides impartial advice and support to new and growing businesses in the region.
Invest in Warwickshire provides access to an extensive network of skills, knowledge and assistance for businesses looking to relocate or expand within the county of Warwickshire.
West Midlands Region
The West Midlands Combined Authority works collaboratively with local authorities and local enterprise partnerships to pursue improved productivity, skills and economic growth across the West Midlands region.
The West Midlands Growth Company is the investment promotion and economic development agency of the West Midlands Combined Authority and aims to build a region which attracts investment and grows the economy through partnership across all sectors.
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