Index of information on this page

• Core Strategy Issues and Options consultation
• Local Development Framework documents
• Progress and consultations
• Current planning policies
• Other areas of interest
• Contact for further information
• Related Pages

The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a collection of planning policy documents which will guide future development and regeneration in Northumberland. Policies should reflect the vision for Northumberland set out in the Sustainable Community Strategy.

Core Strategy Issues and Options Consulation

The Core Strategy Issues and Options document was consulted on between 23 May 2012 and 15 August 2012.

This consultation was the first formal stage in preparing this document and is your opportunity to help shape future planning policies in Northumberland. Once complete, the document will guide future development and planning decisions in Northumberland up to 2030.

To find out more about the Core Strategy click on the link below:

• Core Strategy Issues and Options consultation

Local Development Framework documents

Information on each of the Local Development Framework documents can be viewed by clicking on the relevant links below:

• Development Plan Documents (DPDs): Core Strategy DPD, Delivery DPD and Berwick Town Eastern Arc Area Action Plan DPD.
• Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide greater detail on the policies in the Development Plan Documents.
• The Statement of Community Involvement details of how the Council will involve people and organisations in developing new planning policies and documents. 
• The Local Development Scheme sets out the content and timetable for the production of new planning documents including proposed dates for public participation.
• The Annual Monitoring Report provides information on the progress being made with the Local Development Framework and how well current policies are working in practice.

Progress and consultations

Details of current Local Development Framework consultation events and consultation events associated with the development of new planning policies can be found on the 'Current Planning Policy Consultations' page and the 'online consultation portal'.

A Planning Newsletter provides regular updates on progress on the Local Development Framework and highlights engagement opportunities.

To view details of current consultations and the newsletters, please click on the links below:

• Current planning policy consultations
• Planning newsletters
• Online consultation portal

Current Planning Policies

Current planning policies developed by the previous county council and six districts continue to apply across the relevant areas. These are all listed in a 'Consolidated Planning Policy Framework'. To view the existing planning policies for Northumberland click here.

Other Topics of Interest

The following topics may also be of interest:

• Local Development Framework - Evidence base studies
• Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
• South East Northumberland New Growth Point
• Minerals and Waste Planning Policies
• Sustainability Appraisal

Contact for further information

For further information on the Northumberland Local Development Framework, please contact a member of the Spatial Policy and Delivery Team:

• Telephone: 0845 600 6400 
• Email: PlanningStrategy@northumberland.gov.uk

Links to Related Pages

• Current Planning Policies for Northumberland
• Core Strategy DPD
• Delivery DPD
• Berwick Town Eastern Arc Area Action Plan 
• Supplementary Planning Documents 
• Annual Monitoring Report 
• Local Development Scheme
• Current planning policy consultations
• Local Development Frameowrk - Online Consultation Portal
• Local Development Framework - Evidence Base Studies
• Minerals and Waste Planning Policies
• South East Northumberland New Growth Point
• Sustainable Community Strategy