Latest news and updates
This webpage sets out recent news and updates during the examination process.
Council's full response to Inspector's initial letter - 25 March 2025
The Council has replied to the Inspector’s Initial letter (SA/ED4) and the documents can be viewed in the Examination Documents webpage at SA/ED14 through to SA/ED31 inclusive.
Council's response to Inspector's initial letter - 11 February 2025
The Council has responded to the Inspector’s Initial questions and the Council’s reply can be viewed in the Examiantion Documents webpage at SA/ED6 through to SA/ED8.
Inspector's initial letter - 28 January 2025
The Inspector has written to the Council with her initial questions. The letter is posted on the Examination Documents webpage with the reference SA/ED4.
Appointment of Inspector - 2 January 2025
Inspector C Jack BSc (Hons) MA MA(TP) MRTPI from the Planning Inspectorate has been appointed by the Secretary of State to carry out the independent examination of the Local Plan.
Submission - 11 December 2024
The Sandwell Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination on 11 December 2024.