Planning Services

Sites and special projects policy

Local Plans are prepared by every Council in the country to address conservation and development issues and set out policies on these matters.

Local Plans provide the basis for making decisions on planning applications.

When considering special projects, we have particular responsibilities for:

Initiating and developing policies which lead to positive change and the regeneration of run-down areas
Preparing and promoting an environmental enhancement programme
Investigating and where appropriate bidding for regeneration funds from government and other sources
Drafting development and design briefs and enhancement schemes
Working in consultation with local communities, corporately within the council and with other agencies and partnerships when developing strategies and programmes

Currently, the following special projects are being undertaken by the council: