Sustainability Appraisal
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) is a process which must be undertaken alongside the preparation of a new local plan. It is a mechanism for considering the likely social, economic and environmental effects of a plan as it is being prepared.
The aim is to ensure that the plan contributes to the achievement of sustainable development.
Regulation 18 Interim SA Report
The Council is currently seeking views on the Interim SA Report (2026), which accompanies the Advanced Regulation 18 Consultation. It should be read in conjunction with the material on this platform.
Previous Stages of SA
Scoping Report
Consultation on the scope of the Sustainability Appraisal for the new Tamworth local plan took place in November 2025.
Habitat Regulations Assessment
The following Habitat Regulations Assessment supports the advanced Regulation 18 stage of consultation.
Phases
Collecting your views
As part of the Council’s advanced Regulation 18 consultation for the emerging local plan, we are seeking views on the following Interim SA Report. In particular, we would like to hear your views as to whether the effects which are predicted are likely and whether there are any significant effects which have not been considered.