Consultation on local requirements for planning applications (5 May to 16 June)
We are currently asking for feedback on proposed updates to our list of requirements for local planning applications (the supporting documents, such as technical studies and assessments, which you will need to submit with your application).
Read about the changes in more detail, and have your say via our online consultation form.
Changes to our Local Plan
In light of national Planning policy changes and the publication of a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in December 2024, we reset our approach to our Local Plan in February 2025.
Watch our YouTube video, which explains what this means for our Local Plan.
We make decisions about planning applications, based on national and local planning policy. You can find national policy documents on the Planning Portal. To find out more about local policy, or to get involved in setting the policy for your area, choose a category below.
- Current policy: Development Plan
- Future policy: Local Plan
- Understand and get involved in local planning policy
- Supplementary planning documents and guidance
- View local requirements for planning applications
- View local policy on heritage, environment and design
- Neighbourhood planning
- Planning policy for agents and developers
- Sign up for planning policy email updates
- View LPPU examination documents
- View or respond to a public consultation on planning policy
- Biodiversity net gain (BNG)