Planning and environmental policy
Darlington Local Plan 2016-2036.
Adopted local plan 2016 - 2036
The Darlington Local Plan 2016-2036 has now been adopted
Local Plan Review
Preparation for the review of the Local Plan
Nutrient Neutrality Advice
The council must consider impacts on nutrients from any projects.
Former development plans
Information about the former development plans
Supplementary planning documents (SPD's) and guidance
Information on supplementary planning documents, and the design code for Skerningham Garden Village
Strategies, projects and studies
Information about current strategies, projects and studies
Other statutory documents
Including AMR (including 5 year supply), SCI and LDS
Self-build and custom housebuilding
The Government wants to enable more people to build or commission their own home
First Homes
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.
Neighbourhood planning
The Government has introduced new powers to allow local communities to prepare Neighbourhood plans
Brownfield land register
The Local Brownfield Register and the associated map set how much available brownfield land there is
Further information
- Minerals and waste - Site allocations on minerals and waste developments until 2026
- Flood Risk - Flood risks in Darlington Borough
- Garden Villages - Details about the Garden Villages in Darlington Borough