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Sign in or register for an accountLocal plans are examined to assess whether they have been prepared in accordance with legal and procedural requirements, and whether they are sound. A key test of soundness is whether plans are justified, including an appropriate strategy, taking into account the reasonable alternatives, and based on proportionate evidence.
Evidence documents produced in support of the emerging Local Plan will be published on this page as they become available.
This report updates the findings of the previous 2018 Greater Manchester Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showperson Accommodation Assessment (GTAA), specifically in relation to travelling showperson plot needs in Salford.
This assessment considers flood risk associated with four of the proposed allocations in the Salford Local Plan: Core Strategy and Allocations, following identification by the council as the Lead Local Flood Authority as having areas of high surface water flood risk.
The City of Salford Housing Need Assessment 2025 provides up-to-date evidence on housing need across all sections of the community over the period 2022 to 2042.
The Salford Economic Market and Employment Land Assessment document reviews the supply and demand for employment land and premises in Salford to 2042.
If you are unable to view documents of these types, our downloads page provides links to viewing software.
This page was last updated on 24 July 2026