Development Plan
The Development Plan webpage provides an overview of the main documents that are, or will be, used to guide development in Darlington.
Local Development Framework
The current Local Development Scheme, which summarises the purpose and scope of the new-style planning documents and the timetable for their preparation, is available on the Local Development Framework webpage.
Other Planning Policy Documents
Other planning policy documents include the Open Spaces Strategy, adopted March 2007, planning guidance notes for the site at 8 St Cuthbert's Way, Darlington, and Planning and Development Briefs for the former Albert Hill Nursery site and the former Sadberge, Harrowgate Hill, Beaumont Hill and Springfield school sites.
Evidence Base
A number of studies contribute to the evidence base for the Development Plan, including:
Recent Consultations
The consultation for the Tees Valley Joint Minerals and Waste Development Plan Documents: Preferred Options ended on 9th April 2008. The responses are being considered and a summary will be published in the near future.
Current Consultations
The Council is seeking views from partners and stakeholders on the proposed Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA). We are consulting on the SHLAA methodology and also inviting stakeholders to put forward sites, to be considered, that have the potential to deliver housing over the next 15 years. The methodology and site submission consultation period is between Monday 1st September to Friday 26th September 2008. For further information, please go to the SHLAA page.
Future Consultations
Public participation on the Core Strategy: Preferred Options is currently planned for Autumn 2008 and consultation on the Design of New Development Supplementary Planning Document is planned for Spring 2009.
Sustainable Darlington
Sustainable Darlington is concerned with Sustainable Development for residents, workers and visitors to the Darlington area. More information is available on our Sustainable Darlington pages.