Local Plan Review Evidence
Communities
Evidence we've gathered relating to communities in Swale for the local plan review.
Local Green Space designations 2026
As part of the Local Plan Review, the Council has carried out a further review of existing Local Green Space designations, as well as assessing those which have been put forward for proposed designation. These documents outline the process and the outcome:
- Local Green Spaces Report (August 2026) (PDF 665KB)
- Appendix I - Local Green Space Assessment (PDF 23MB)
- Appendix II - Local Green Space De-Designation Assessment (PDF 261KB)
Local Green Space designations 2021
As part of the Local Plan Review, the Council has carried out a review of existing Local Green Space designations, as well as assessing those which have been put forward for proposed designation. These documents outline the process and the outcome:
- Local Green Spaces Final Report (February 2021) (PDF 314KB)
- Appendix I - Local Green Space Assessments (PDF 23MB)
- Appendix II - Local Green Space Assessments (PDF 198KB)
Settlement Hierarchy
There is a need to assess the sustainability of the settlements within the Borough to understand how our towns, villages and smaller settlements function. This study (PDF 628KB) reviews the existing settlement hierarchy by auditing the current provision of services and facilities in the Borough’s settlements and recommending whether it should be taken forwards as is or re-structured.