Development plans

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What are development plans

These provide a guide as to what developments can be made in an area. They say what type of development can take place and where or where they cannot be carried out. Development plans set out the policies that will guide decision making in planning applications.

The statutory development plans here are the:

Our local development plans are reviewed annually. See the development plan scheme for more details.

Certain policy matters need further explanation. These are produced as supplementary planning guidance.