Charnwood Local Plan sets out locations for new homes and jobs

Councillors have adopted the Charnwood Local Plan 2021-37, which sets out where new housing and employment land will go in the borough. 

It also includes funding for roads, transport, schools, health services and community facilities.

The plan was adopted at a full council meeting at Loughborough town hall on 19th January 2026. 

Councillor Birgitta Worrall, Lead Member for planning at Charnwood Borough Council, said: “The local plan provides a clear framework for future development in Charnwood. 

“It has been shaped by years of evidence gathering, consultation, and significant scrutiny from communities, developers, agencies, planning inspectors and my fellow councillors. 

“The local plan not only identifies the locations for development in Charnwood, but also strengthens protection against unplanned development for areas with the greatest environmental importance.”

Worrall added: “The government is clear that homes need to be built and land provided for employment and jobs creation, which means it is important to have the local plan in place.”

The plan includes land allocations carried over from the previous core strategy.