Planning Policy
District Local Plan 2006
This Local Plan, adopted in July 2006, Notice of Adoption and statement of compliance with the NPPF are available to download. Saved policies not superseded by the Core Strategy remain part of the statutory 'development plan'. Find out more about District Local Plan 2006
Core Strategy
This sets the overall vision for future land use and provides the framework for the scale and distribution of development up to 2028. It was adopted in September 2014. Find out more about Core Strategy
Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan
This document will allocate sites for particular uses in line with the Core Strategy, as well as set out more detailed policies. Find out more about Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan
Neighbourhood Plans
Neighbourhood (Development) Plans may be prepared by Parish Councils (or designated neighbourhood forum) to plan for housing and other development needs in that locality. Details of plans in preparation are here. Find out more about Neighbourhood Plans
Brownfield Land Register
The Register provides up-to-date, publicly available information on brownfield land that is suitable for housing. Find out more about Brownfield Land Register
Monitoring including Housing Land Supply and Self Build Register
To ensure its policies are up-to-date and effective, the Council undertakes ongoing assessments and monitoring, with a particular focus on housing supply. Find out more about Monitoring including Housing Land Supply and Self Build Register
Background Evidence Studies
Reports have been prepared on a number of different subjects in order to inform the Local Plan. Find out more about Background Evidence Studies
