Each local planning authority is required to prepare documents outlining how planning will be managed for that area.
The strategy, policies and development briefs are known as the plan-led system.
In the case of the County Council these planning documents relate to minerals and waste.
The Development Plan is made up of:
- District/Borough Local Plans
- Neighbourhood Plans
- Waste Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Document (adopted November 2012)
- Waste Site Allocations Document (adopted July 2014)
- Minerals Local Plan (adopted 2007).
National planning policy and guidance relating to these documents is set out in:
See our neighbourhood planning page for advice on how residents and businesses can help shape their local area.
See our prior approvals page for information about waste management processes following development change of use.
HIPP provides a forum for joint working on infrastructure and planning issues.
Register on our consultation portal to make comments and to see other people's views.
We are working on a joint strategic plan for North East and Central Hertfordshire with:
- Broxbourne Borough Council
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- North Hertfordshire District Council
- Stevenage Borough Council
- Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
The plan ensures infrastructure is coordinated with new homes and jobs. By collaborating, we can better deliver and fund essential facilities like transport, schools, health services, and utilities such as water and sewerage.
Each district council will create its own local plan, but a joint strategic plan will guide the overall planning for North East and Central Hertfordshire, providing a framework and shared priorities for these individual plans.
For any further details or any questions, please email: planning.policy@stevenage.gov.uk.
Visit the South West Hertfordshire Joint Strategic Plan to read about our plans and share your feedback.
We are working on a joint strategic plan for South West Hertfordshire with:
- Dacorum Borough Council
- St Albans City and District Council
- Three Rivers District Council
- Watford Borough Council
- Hertsmere Borough Council
These five councils make up a single housing market area.
The plan ensures infrastructure is coordinated and delivered alongside new homes and jobs. By collaborating, we can better provide and fund essential facilities that local people want, such as transport, schools, health services, and utilities like water and sewerage.
Each district council will create its own local plan. However, a joint strategic plan will guide the overall planning for North East and Central Hertfordshire, providing a framework and shared priorities for these individual plans.