Thousands more homes may be built

Stratford-on-Avon District Council had previously proposed that 8,000 new homes were needed between now and 2028, as part of its draft core strategy 2012.

But an independent review has concluded that the figure should be raised to 9,500-10,000.

However, the report also states that there is a good case for not setting the figure higher than 10,000 at a time when the economic outlook is still very uncertain.

The district council’s cabinet will consider the review at a special meeting to be held on Monday April 29. For more information,visit http://democracy.stratford.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=485&MId=4420