Policy Documentation and Monitoring
Annual Reports
M.1.07 Housing Land Supply Report – Aug 2023 - pdf - 1.23 Mb
M.5.08 Brownfield Register – 2024 - csv - 7 Kb
Local Development Scheme
Now that we have clarity on how future local housing need is calculated, we can continue to partially update the Local Plan. A new project timetable was agreed by Cabinet in December 2023 and is set out in the Local Development Scheme (LDS)
The LDS sets out our work programme in relation to the main planning policy documents. These documents include the Local Plan (the Development Plan for the area) and associated documents, such as Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).
The programme of work focusses on the next three years (2023-2026). It highlights how long it will take to prepare each document, when the public will be able to participate and when the final version of each document will be adopted.
Statement of Community Involvement
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) explains how and when different groups, organisations and communities can get involved with the local planning applications and planning documents. It provides a framework for consultation and community engagement.
The current SCI was adopted on 2 November 2020 and replaces the 2014 edition. It was amended in December 2023 to include several amendments primarily related to digital engagement.
Duty to Cooperate
The National Planning Policy Framework states that public bodies have a ‘duty to cooperate’ on planning issues that cross administrative boundaries, particularly those which relate to the strategic priorities. The Government expects joint working on areas of common interest for the mutual benefit of neighbouring authorities.
We have published a ‘duty to cooperate statement of compliance’ report that sets out the strategic planning issues. The report also summarises the interactions we have had with relevant organisations and their outcomes.