1. Darlington Local Plan 2016-2036
Darlington Partnership July 2016

2. What is it? Key part of Council’s policy framework
Interprets national planning policy locally
Identifies where development should happen
Identifies natural and physical assets that need to be protected and enhanced;
Sets out policies and allocates land to guide and decide planning applications;
Spatial expression of One Darlington: Perfectly Placed; Economic Strategy; Housing Strategy etc.

4. A successful Local Plan should deliver…
Well planned, high quality, sustainable places
A attractive place to live, work, visit and invest
The conditions for economic growth, new jobs and prosperity

5. A New Local Plan for Darlington
Planning for 20 years, 2016 to 2036
To deliver c. 10,000 new homes.
To deliver Darlington’s share of the Tees Valley economic ambitions (c jobs)
To ensure sustainable infrastructure (social and physical) is provided in step
To protect valued environment and heritage

6. Strategic locations for growth
The right place
The right infrastructure
The right business conditions
Direct energies to Growth Zones
Consider new Growth Zones?

7. Mixed development
Growth Zones
Central (town centre, Central Park, Town Centre Fringe)
North West (West Park, Garden Village, Faverdale)
Eastern (Burdon Hill, Lingfield Point, Redhall)

8. Strategic Issues & Options
Strategic Development Options:
Northern Darlington; Western Darlington; Middleton St George; Newton Aycliffe
Create a new settlement within the rural area
Extend existing villages
Export/import an element of housing to/from neighbouring authorities
Call for sites

10. Local place making
Housing type
Employment opportunities
Heritage assets
Landscape character
Green infrastructure
Biodiversity
Sport, recreation and open spaces
Community facilities
Transport, parking and utilities

11. Get Involved Stage 1: Strategic Issues and Scoping
Comments by 15 August 2016
Visioning Event:
Thursday 4 August
1.45 – 4.45
Dolphin Centre