West Berkshire National Planning Policy Framework p22 Vision Work for Local Plan Review - AWARD

West Berkshire District Council (WBDC) wishes to procure consultancy services to deliver focussed visioning work for two settlements to support the Local Plan Review (LPR) 2021 - 2037; Newbury where the strategic site Sandleford (circa 1,500 dwellings) is proposed and Thatcham where the strategic site, North East Thatcham (circa 2,500 dwellings) is proposed. The full scope as outlined in schedule 2.

The successful candidate will be expected to produce strategic visions that are innovative and capable of anticipating changing circumstances over a long term period. The visions will support relevant policies contained in the LPR. They must contain a clear spatial steer to where growth in Newbury and Thatcham over the 30 year period will take place.