Development of an Evidence Base

The first stage in preparing the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) is to review information from the existing evidence base and gather further evidence where necessary. This is required as the RLDP must be based on robust and up-to-date evidence and also to ensure the Plan is found ‘sound’ at examination. This includes plans and proposals from other organisations. The evidence base will be updated throughout the Plan preparation process.

RLDP Evidence Base

RLDP Issues, Vision and Objectives (Updated December 2022)

RLDP Growth and Spatial Options Paper (September 2022)

Sustainable Settlements Appraisal (Updated December 2022) & Settlement Profiles

Self-Assessment of the Preferred Strategy against the Tests of Soundness (December 2022)

Housing

Local Housing Market Assessment 2020-2025 (2020)

Housing Background Paper (December 2022)

Monmouthshire RLDP Updated Demographic Evidence Report, Edge Analytics (November 2021)

Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (May 2016). Update submitted to Welsh Government following Cabinet approval January 2021 – awaiting approval from Welsh Government.

Green Belt Minister’s Letters

Letter to Julie James AM from Leader of Monmouthshire County Council and Leader of the Monmouthshire County Council Labour Group (September 2019)