The Creation of the Consett Area Forum and designation of the Consett Neighbourhood Area
A great deal of time and effort was undertaken to create the designated area and in the formal application to Durham County Council. Locality also supported us to ensure the application was as comprehensive as possible. Locality is a national membership network who offers support and advice to local community organisations. Please take the time to consult our website and find out more about the community plans for the Consett Area,
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Consett Area Housing Needs Assessment - Final Draft
AECOM have finalised the Housing Needs Asseeement for the Consett Area. Thank you to everyone who took part in the extensive consultations, we really appreciate your input and support.
Consett Area Design Codes- Draft
This Consett Area Design Code document was written by AECOM, and sponsored by Locality. It was produced using data for our designated area, as well as site visits and full consultations conducted throughout the drafting of this document, and this was an open consulation where non members and well as members of the Forum were giving the opportunity to feedback. Thank you to AECOM for producing this for us.
As a group we went through a lengthy consultation process to establish the designated area and to create an appropriate constitution.
Please take a look at the process through reading our documentation.
Statutory Planning Documents
Land Explorer - Explore their website
From the Land Explorer website: "Get information on the land the around you. Find, access and manage land, either for a new project or your next one.
Ever wondered who owns the derelict land you run past each day, what’s happening to the playing fields next door, or if that plot is suitable for growing food?With Land Explorer you can find suitable sites for your project and provide insight or evidence for your community-based development."
Key Current Planning Applications
The main role of a neighbourhood plan is to include policies against which planning applications are determined. To help inform the development of robust planning policies for our area it is important to consider current and historic planning decisions. We have highlighted what we consider to be the key applications. If we have missed any, please send the information over to us!
Historic Plans
Over the years there have been a variety of plans designed to improve the Consett Area. We will be considering elements of these plans to inform our new Consett Area Neighbourhood Plan.
Documents to further inform consultations and decisions about Consett Area Neighbourhood Plan
In support of the community making key decisions linked to the production of a Consett Area Neighbourhood Plan, here are some key documents for reference.
Design Code Supplementary Planning Document consultation
Durham County Council, Share your views on green spaces
Consett Neighbourhood Plan Settlement Boundary Methodology May 2024
