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Rugby Borough Council launches final public consultation on new local plan
Rugby Borough Council has today (30 January) launched a final round of public consultation on its new Local Plan, giving local residents and businesses the opportunity to comment on the draft strategy for the future growth of the borough.
30 January 2026
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The Regulation 19 consultation is the final stage of public engagement before the Plan is submitted to an independent Planning Inspector for examination.
The new Local Plan will guide where new homes, jobs, infrastructure, and green spaces should be located across Rugby up to 2042, ensuring growth happens in the right places and in a way that protects what matters most to local communities.
The Plan has been shaped by extensive public feedback over the past two years, with the Council prioritising the regeneration of brownfield land, strengthening protections for villages and key landscapes, and removing sites that were found to be undeliverable or unsustainable.
The draft Plan sets out a clear vision for a greener, healthier, and better-connected Rugby, with new walking and cycling links and climate-friendly building standards. It focuses on directing most development towards Rugby Town and other sustainable locations close to services and public transport.
Cllr Michael Moran, Leader of Rugby Borough Council, said: “This is a vital moment for Rugby’s future. The Local Plan gives us stronger control over where development goes, helps us protect our countryside and villages, and ensures growth comes with the infrastructure communities need.
"Your feedback at this stage will be passed directly to the Planning Inspector and will help shape the decisions made at examination. We look forward to working together to shape the future of our borough.”
Cllr Jerry Roodhouse, Chair of RBC’s Town Centre Working Group, said: “A strong Local Plan is about more than meeting housing targets. It’s about shaping places where people want to live, work, shop, and spend time. This draft Plan sets out a clear framework for supporting sustainable growth, protecting what makes Rugby special while creating conditions for communities and local businesses to thrive.”
The Council is encouraging residents to review the Plan in full and take part in this consultation.
The consultation will run until Friday 13 March 2026 and details of how to take part, including consultation events and online materials, will be available on the Council’s website.