Charnwood Borough Council

The Charnwood Local Development Framework is prepared in the context of national guidance, regional and strategic policies. Below are links to the current nation, regional and strategic policydocuments.

National Planning Policy & Guidance

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) publishes national planning policy and guidance.

East Midlands Regional Plan

The East Midlands Regional Plan (2006-2026) sets out regional planning policy and is part of the development plan for the Borough. The Regional Plan was published in March 2009 following an examination in public in 2007 and consultation on the Secretary of State's Proposed Changes in July 2008.

A project plan for the next partial review of the Regional Plan was launched by the Regional Assembly on 17 October 2008. The review will consider a number of issues including housing provision, affordable housing targets, regional transport strategy and renewable energy targets. The Partial Review Options Consultation 30th June - 6th October 2009 identifies a number of alternative options for the key policy areas. More information is available on the East Midlands Regional Assembly website.

Minerals and Waste Planning to 2006

The County Council also produces a Minerals Local Plan and a Waste Local Plan for these topics for the whole county. These will be replaced over time by Minerals and Waste Local Development Framework Documents .