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Adopted local plan 2016 - 2036
The Darlington Local Plan 2016-2036 has now been adopted
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The council must consider impacts on nutrients from any projects.
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The First Homes Policy Position Statement was adopted on 6 December 2022.
Discount Market Sales
Affordable housing which is sold at a discount of at least 20% below market value.
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The Government has introduced new powers to allow local communities to come together to prepare Neighbourhood plans
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The Local Brownfield Register and the associated map set how much available brownfield land the Council has identified
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