Barnt Green Parish Councils response to Bromsgrove District Councils (BDC) Draft Development Strategy is available on the link below.  This response was based on views and comments from completion of our survey and from the comments made at the public meeting held on 29th July 2025 at St Andrew’s Parish Centre.

https://www.barntgreenparishcouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BGPC-FINAL-20251020-Response-to-BDC-Draft-Development-Strategy-002.pdf

The following documents have been shared following the public meeting held on Tuesday 29th July 2025 to discuss the Bromsgrove District Local Plan Draft Development Strategy:

• DRAFT minutes of the Public Meeting (PDF)
• Summary of main concerns raised at the public meeting (PDF)
• Notes on the site assessment and selection methodology (PDF)

Below is a selection of possible alternative sites to those selected for potential development:

• Appendix 8: Belbroughton (PDF)
• Appendix 11: Fairfield (PDF)
• Appendix 24: Edge of the West Midlands conurbation (PDF)

The emerging Bromsgrove District Local Plan will set out where new housing, employment and other development – alongside supporting infrastructure – will take place up to 2043.

Have Your Say

The consultation has been extended on the Draft Development Strategy and is now open from 30th June to 5pm on 20th October 2025.

• View the full consultation document (PDF)
• Submit your response via the consultation portal (link opens in a new tab)

Parish Council Survey

The Parish Council is also inviting residents to share their views via a short survey:

• Complete the Parish Council survey (link opens in a new tab)

Note: This survey will count as one response from the Parish Council. To ensure your voice is heard, please respond to Bromsgrove District Council directly via the consultation link.