Development Plan for County Durham
Find information about our Development Plan, which sets out how planning and development in County Durham is managed.
What the Development Plan is
The development plan for County Durham is made up of a number of documents. This includes the County Durham Plan and the County Durham Minerals and Waste Policies and Allocations Document, together with Neighbourhood Plans, which have subsequently been 'made' (or adopted) for certain areas which sit alongside the County Durham Plan policies.
County Durham Plan and Minerals and Waste Policies Document
- County Durham Plan (adopted 2020) (PDF) [10MB]
- County Durham Minerals and Waste Policies and Allocations Document (adopted July 2024)
- Policies map: see County Durham Plan: evidence base, document C2.
Neighbourhood Plans
National planning guidance
National planning guidance can also inform decisions on planning proposals. The most recent national planning guidelines are:
- Email strategyanddelivery@durham.gov.uk
- Telephone 03000 263 967