Welcome to the Town of Cheshire's 2026 Plan of Conservation and Development webpage! Information about the Plan, Community engagement, surveys and more will be shared on this page.

What is a Plan of Conservation and Development?

A Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD, the “Plan”) is an advisory document that serves as a municipality’s official action plan for its future land use, development, and conservation goals. The plan outlines a town’s physical, social, economic and governmental conditions and trends to formulate a community’s vision for its future. POCDs contain information on a municipality’s housing supply, recreation, transportation, social services and public utilities which assist in identifying community needs pertaining to these areas. The plan is not a mandate but instead aids as a comprehensive set of policies, goals, and implementation strategies that guide the physical and economic development of a municipality. The execution of the PoCD is carried out by the town’s staff, boards and commissions, community groups, and private development.

Goal:

During preparation and implementation of this plan, the Planning and Zoning Commission will strive to preserve and protect the character of the town that has made it a highly sought-after community to live and work in. Throughout the process the Planning and Zoning Commission will collaborate with Town staff, numerous commissions, and citizens to deliberate where there is need for improvement. This plan seeks to incorporate the best policies to help meet the needs and wants of an ever-changing community, which includes, but is not limited to, economic development, historical preservation, protection of natural resources, transportation, infrastructure and conserving open space.