Northumberland Local Development Framework

This important document ends consultation very soon and Councillors have considered their response. It covers many vital aspects of development- from housing to businesses, from Utilities to Green Belt, from minerals to renewable energy, from waste management to transport. Once approved, among other things, it will be used to form the basis for Planning Policy Guidelines which help determine all planning applications whether a small porch or a large scale housing estate or supermarket. When officially sanctioned, it remains in place until 2030 so it is imperative that we all consider its implications not just for the County but for our own town. Your views matter too- you can give these online or by contacting N.C.C. Planning Department.