Joint Core Strategy One Core Strategy NewcastleGateshead 2030
Background
This page sets out the history of preparation of the Core Strategy in reverse order, i.e. with most recent events first.
One Core Strategy 2030
Newcastle and Gateshead will be preparing a joint Core Strategy - One Core Strategy NewcastleGateshead 2030 over the next few years that will be the key Development Plan Document in both Newcastle’s and Gateshead’s Local Development Framework (LDF) (see Newcastle’s and Gateshead’s respective web Sites for individual LDFs) for both Councils.
Once adopted, the One Core Strategy NewcastleGateshead will replace the existing Unitary Development Plan as the document that sets out the long term strategic policies for Gateshead and Newcastle’s future development and will form the framework that planning applications will be assessed against. Newcastle and Gateshead are currently preparing the One Core Strategy scheduled for adoption in 2012.
The timetable for its preparation is set down in the City Council's Local Development Scheme. Sustainable development will be at the heart of our Core Strategy and to ensure this, a Sustainability Appraisal is being undetaken alongside the preparation of the Core Strategy.
Programme and Work in Progress
The following sets out the key stages and timescales associated with the of development of the Strategy:
We are currently working on the required evidence base for the One Core Strategy and will publish joint Topic Papers that summarise the emerging evidence in March 2010. Once published, these will be available to view online at Topic Papers (http://onecorestrategyng-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal.
Additionally as a part of this process a number of studies have been commissioned in order to provide us with a sound evidence base for formulating policies. The first phase of this work will be to put in place the evidence base for the One Core Strategy. Information on the these studies can be found under Evidence at http://onecorestrategyng-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal
List of studies currently underway:
Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP),
Water Cycle Study,
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA),
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA),
Tyne & Wear Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA),
Employment Land Review (ELR),
Office Capacity Study (OCS),
Office Needs Assessment (ONA),
Affordable Housing Viability Assessment,
Retail Capacity Study,
Biodiversity study,
Sustainable Construction & on-site Renewables,
Commercial Scale Renewables,
Tyne & Wear Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Needs Assessment,
NewcastleGateshead Urban Hotel Study,
Rural Accommodation Study,
Sustainability Appraisal,
Infrastructure Study.
Getting Involved and Influencing the Development of the Strategy
Both Newcastle and Gateshead have prepared a Statement of Community Involvement that sets out how we intend to consult on our planning documents. We are preparing a Consultation and Engagement Strategy http://onecorestrategyng-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal that will ensure that both Councils comply with their respective Statements of Community Involvement.
If you would like to be advised when documents are available for comment you will be able to register on the One Core Strategy website http://onecorestrategyng-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal. This is currently under construction so until this is established, please contact the Planning Policy team at the address below.
If you have anything relevant to tell us or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us by email on:
planningpolicy@newcastle.gov.uk
Alternatively, you can ring us on 01912116707 and ask to speak to a member of the Planning Policy team.
Please Note: This Joint Core Strategy now under development with Gateshead supersedes that previously prepared to Submission Draft Stage by Newcastle alone. The Council formally withdrew the Core Strategy at the meeting of the Executive on 17 December. You can access the report recommending withdrawal and the final decision here:…………………………………………………
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Page last updated: 16 August, 2011
