A Development Plan is made up of a number of individual plans. These set out the planning policies for the future development and conservation of an area. Generally, planning decisions must agree with the development plan. Development plans therefore give developers and local people clear guidance on types of acceptable development.
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 made significant changes to the individual plans make up the development plan for an area.
Development Plans for areas in East Sussex
The development plan for areas of East Sussex currently consists of:
Local plans are in the process of being replaced by:
Until then, old-style plans and policies can be 'saved' for a specific time. These will remain part of a formal development plan for the saved period or until they are replaced by a new style of plan. Read more about the changeover arrangements.
District and borough councils
More information about East Sussex district and borough local plans and local development frameworks can be found on their websites:
Under the old system, all local plan policies had to follow the structure plan. New style local development frameworks and minerals and waste development frameworks will be prepared in line with the regional spatial strategy.
Development Plan Index (DPI)
Our Development Plan Index provides an overview of all plans that are part of the development plan for any area in the county. Find out more about the Development Plan Index.
East Sussex County Council