Planning and environmental policy

New local plan 2016 - 2036

The Darlington Local Plan 2016-2036 has now been adopted

New local plan examination

The independent examination has concluded that the recommended main modifications are sound and legally compliant.

Former development plan

Information about the former development plan

Supplementary planning documents (SPD)

Information about supplementary planning documents, including the design code for Skerningham Garden Village

Strategies, projects and studies

Information about current strategies, projects and studies

Other statutory documents

Information about statutory documents

Darlington five year housing land supply position statement

The five year housing land supply assessment for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025

Self-build and custom housebuilding

The Government wants to enable more people to build or commission their own home

Brownfield land register

The Local Brownfield Register and the associated map set how much available brownfield land the Council has identified

Neighbourhood planning

The Government has introduced new powers to allow local communities to come together to prepare Neighbourhood plans

Minerals and waste

Site allocations on minerals and waste developments until 2026

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