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Joint SLP Urban Capacity Study

An Urban Capacity Study is a realistic assessment of sites with potential to come forward for residential development within the urban areas of a Local Planning Authorities (LPA’s) administrative boundaries. It provides evidence regarding options to meet housing needs.  

This report establishes the overall SLP areas ‘baseline capacity’ which includes the urban capacity of Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury’s built-up areas as a starting point for the development scenarios introduced at Regulation 18 stage of the SLP. 

Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: Read and comment on the Joint SLP Urban Capacity Study
Read and comment on the Joint SLP Urban Capacity Study
Phase 2: Reviewing your comments and responses
Reviewing your comments and responses

Feeding back

1 February 2026 00:00 - No end date

During this phase we will publish the initial results of this engagement.