Latest news and updates

This webpage sets out recent news and updates during the examination process.

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.