Local planning policy
Local plans
Local Plans for East Sussex district and borough councils:
• Eastbourne Borough Plan - Lewes and Eastbourne councils
• Hastings Borough Council Local Plan
• Lewes Core Strategy: Local Plan Part 1- Lewes and Eastbourne councils
• Rother District Council Local Plan
• South Downs National Park Authority - Local Plan and Policies Map
• Wealden District Council Local Plan
Neighbourhood planning
Neighbourhood planning is a right for communities introduced through the Localism Act 2011. It enables parish and town council's, with their communities, to shape development in their areas. This is done through the production of,
- a neighbourhood plan
- a neighbourhood development order or a community right to build
Once adopted, a neighbourhood plan becomes part of the development plan for the area. The policies contained within them are used in the determination of planning applications. Please see the department for local government neighbourhood planning website for planning guidance.
- Website: Neighbourhood planning - GOV.UK
Further information and advice
The main contact for information and advice on producing neighbourhood plans is the relevant Local Planning Authority,
- Neighbourhood planning - Eastbourne Borough Council
- Neighbourhood planning - Hastings Borough Council
- Neighbourhood planning - Lewes District Council
- Neighbourhood planning - Rother District Council
- Neighbourhood planning - South Downs National Park Authority
- Neighbourhood planning - Wealden District Council
East Sussex County Council Neighbourhood Planning Information Sheet
We have produced an information and advice sheet for those preparing a Neighbourhood Plan. For a copy of this document, please email Transport Planning.
Strategic planning in Local Plans
The Localism Act 2011 and the National Planning Policy Framework require strategic planning priorities to be:
- properly coordinated
- clearly reflected in local plans
A new ‘duty to cooperate’ means we work closely with district and borough councils on infrastructure planning. This ensures a coordinated approach to the delivery of infrastructure and services.
Infrastructure requirements are set out in district and borough Infrastructure Delivery Plans. These can be found using the links above.
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