Council looks for potential housing sites

A council has asked landowners and developers to suggest sites they think could be used for housing and other developments.

Forest of Dean District Council says it wants to hear suggestions as part of its annual Strategic Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (SHELAA).

The assessment, which is required by the government, helps pinpoint potential land for all types of housing, including for travellers.

Submissions must be completed by 31 March.

Council leader Adrian Birch said: "If you have land that you believe could potentially be developed in the future, either for housing or business purposes, this is your chance to submit it for consideration.

"By submitting your site for potential development, it does not necessarily mean that development will happen, but it is an important first step that puts it in front of the right people for consideration.

"Following this process gives us a real opportunity to think differently to achieve the sustainable development we need in the district and working together with landowners, we can aim for development that benefits and complements Forest of Dean communities and businesses."

The land suggestions will be available for the public to view in an online database.

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