Planning & Building

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

• Core Strategy??- employment land requirements and sites for employment use
• Site Allocations Plan??- new sites for employment use
• Development Requirements SPD??- guidance on submitting planning applications for employment uses

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.

Find Out More

• Advice on starting a new business?
• Advice on growing an existing business?
• Local business support facilities in Stratford District?
• Local business support groups in Stratford District?
• Transport and Infrastructure Planning?
• South Warwickshire Economic Strategy?

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Planning & Building | Stratford-on-Avon District Council