Planning Policy and Guidance

Planning Policy and Guidance

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What is Planning Policy and Guidance?

We use Planning Policy and Guidance as a means to manage the development and conservation of Harrogate District.   The Council develop many planning policies in consultation with the community.

If you submit a planning application for development, it will be determined using current planning policy and guidance.

So, what makes up Planning Policy and Guidance?

There are 3 elements to Planning Policy and Guidance for Harrogate District:

1. The Development Plan, comprising:

• Harrogate District Local Development Framework (LDF) (in preparation by Harrogate Borough Council (HBC))
• Harrogate District Local Plan (produced by HBC)
• Minerals and Waste Development Framework (produced by North Yorkshire County Council)

(Also see, a list of Harrogate District Local Plan Policies (15KB) indicating those that apply and those that have been superseded.)

Why does the Council have a Local Plan and a Local Development Framework?

At the moment, the planning system is going through changes that will replace the Local Plan with a Local Development Framework (LDF).

More Information

• Planning Policy and Guidance
• Harrogate District Local Plan
• Harrogate District Local Development Framework (LDF)
  • LDF DPD Core Strategy
  • Sites and Policies Development Plan Document
    • Urban Areas Consultation 2011
    • Rural Areas Consultation 2010
    • Be a planner for a day
  • LDF Annual Monitoring Report
•   Local Planning and Design Guidance
• Evidence Base Documents to LDF
• Transition: Local Plan to LDF
• Frequently Asked Questions (Planning Policy)