The Local Development Framework (or LDF for short) is the way in which the City Council will present its proposals for the use and development of land and for changes to the transportation system. It will replace the Unitary Development Plan (or UDP). If you want to find out about the new system generally, go to Introduction to the LDF, or for an explanation of the transition from the old system, go to the Statutory development plan page.
Houses in Multiple Occupation - Article 4 Directive
Following consideration of all of the comments received, the Council has confirmed that the Article 4 Direction dated 24 November 2010 is to come into force for the Area of Housing Mix on 25th November 2011. The Article 4 Direction will require that an application for planning permission be submitted for a change of use from C3 to C4 use. Planning applications will be judged against national and local planning policy and all other material considerations.
One Core Strategy and Urban Core Area Action Plan
Consultation 24 January - 14 March 2011
Over the next 20 years, there could be significant changes to the way you live, work, shop and travel in Newcastle and Gateshead. Newcastle City Council and Gateshead Council are working together to prepare the Urban Core Area Action Plan and the One Core Strategy which will pave the way for these exciting changes to happen.
We hope to begin making those changes in 2013, but first we’d like to give you the opportunity to have your say on how they might affect you. View the plans here.
LDF Water Studies (March 2011)
This page contains the latest news Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP), Water Cycle Study (WCS), and Strategic Flood Risk Assessment. View the page here.
Northumberland Gardens Draft Management Plan
In March 2001 the council adopted the Northumberland Gardens Character Statement as Planning Guidance. A draft Management Plan, which builds upon the content of the Character Statement and provides guidance and advice on how best to manage the character and appearance of the conservation area, is now available for your comments and contributions.
Please visit the Conservation Team web pages for more information and to view the draft document.
This consultation closes on 07 January 2011.
The Grainger Town Quinquennial Review 2010. An independent, external evaluation has been undertaken of Grainger Town which considers regeneration in Grainger Town since the end of the project in 2003. The report sets out recommendations for the future and will be used as part of the evidence base for the Local Development Framework.
Newcastle survey (part of Tyne and Wear survey) of industrial waste, hazardous and agricultural management/processing facilities in Newcastle upon Tyne 2010. New survey information webpage online now.
Latest update on Joint Core Strategy between Newcastle and Gateshead 'One Core Strategy NewcastleGateshead 2030'
Non-statutory stakeholder consultation finished on SHLAA until 14 September 2009 - see link below
Contact
Nicola Woodward
Head of Planning &
Tel: 0191 211 6707
Email: ldf@newcastle.gov.uk
This page last updated 13 May 2010.
Page last updated: 16 August, 2011
