Housing is one of the most important challenges facing Glastonbury. The Neighbourhood Plan seeks to ensure that future housing development meets the needs of local people whilst respecting the character of the town and responding to environmental and infrastructure constraints.
To provide a range of high-quality and affordable homes that meet the needs of current and future residents.
Many people face challenges finding suitable housing within the local area.
The community has identified a need for:
At the same time, development must take account of flood risk, drainage, infrastructure capacity, and environmental constraints.
The Plan seeks to:
A wider choice of homes that enables local people to remain within the community throughout different stages of life, whilst ensuring new development is sustainable, resilient, and supported by appropriate infrastructure.
The Glastonbury Neighbourhood Plan sets out a community-led vision for how the town should grow and develop between now and 2040.
Protecting green spaces, biodiversity, trees, orchards, and wildlife habitats.
Supporting renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions, and encouraging sustainable travel.
Supporting local businesses, tourism, enterprise, and town centre vitality.
Consultation period for the plan runs from Monday 22nd June to Sunday 5th August 2026.
