Planning Policy

The Planning Policy team produces planning policies and strategies for Stevenage which are used for the determination of planning applications

Category Items

Local Development Framework

The 2004 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act introduced provisions to replace local plans with local development frameworks. This page provides details of the key changes made to the planning system and how the council is responding.
Local Plan

The Stevenage District Plan Second Review was adopted in December 2004 and is the statutory plan for the whole of Stevenage
Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) and Documents (SPD)

Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) and Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) have been produced to supplement policies in the local plan.
Other Plans and Projects

Development planning is a continuous process of looking forward and deciding on a course of action to improve people's quality of life and the appearance of our environment in a sustainable way.
Contact Planning Policy

Contact details for the Planning Policy section.