Publication of Strategic Growth Options and Strategic Transport Assessment Stage 1

These studies were jointly commissioned by the Leicester & Leicestershire Authorities to inform the delivery of the Strategic Growth Plan.

The Strategic Growth Options and Constraints Mapping Study has been prepared by AECOM to assist the partnership when considering locational choices around delivery of the long-term vision set out within the Strategic Growth Plan to 2050 and to determine whether they offer suitable and appropriate solutions to deliver sustainable locations for new communities and economic growth.

The Strategic Transport Assessment Stage 1 was prepared by Leicestershire County Council as the Local Transport Authority, commissioned in a consultancy role for this piece of work. Through assessing and comparing the respective transport implications of four differing housing distribution scenarios between 2036 and 2051, it is intended to provide a further piece of evidence to help identify how growth should be distributed across Leicester & Leicestershire over the long term.

These studies are technical evidence, and their publication is intended to support the delivery of the Strategic Growth Plan, not dictate decision-making processes for any individual local planning authority given local plans remain of primary importance.

Links to the studies and a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ document are located below:

1. Strategic Growth Options and Constraints Mapping for Leicester and Leicestershire
2. Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Transport Assessment Stage 1
3. FAQs – Growth Options Study and Transport Assessment 03.06.24