Evidence base

A detailed evidence base was developed to inform the preparation of the Local Plan (2011-2026) which was adopted in May 2016. This evidence base continues to be updated as relevant, in line with the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Please click on the sections in Related to find out more about the evidence base.

Urban Design Framework

The council commissioned consultants Feria Urbanism to provide a high-level contextual survey and analysis of Basingstoke town to help underpin the design policies in the Local Plan Update.

The study focuses on Basingstoke, reflecting the success of the neighbourhood planning process in ensuring that this sort of analysis has already been undertaken for many of the other settlements in the borough. This study involved analysis of recent developments around the town and consideration of relevant policy drivers in order to help inform policy formulation.