Planning Policy
The group deals with the provision of advice and information to
developers and the public about local planning policies, as well as
interpreting national planning guidance and policy.
The Policy department deals with the following areas:
Preparation and advice on Development Plans
Production of Supplementary Planning Guidance
Monitoring the Supply of Housing Land
Coordinating the LANDMAP
information system
Preparation of Planning and Site Development Briefs
Preparation and progression of the Local Transport
Plan
The Conservation and Design group provides advice
and information on -
Conservation
Areas, Listed
Buildings, Ancient Monuments and County Treasures
We also provide advice and information on Protected Trees,
Renewable
Energy and Minerals and Quarries.
Statistical and survey information is also
available.