Planning for Alderstead brings together local evidence, community priorities, council services and the place-based responsibilities assigned to Alderstead Council.

Local place planning

The council can examine how local services, community activity, public spaces and infrastructure requirements interact within Alderstead. A local place plan should identify the issue being addressed, the evidence available, the action the council can take itself and any matters that depend on another authority.

Local and strategic responsibilities

Some planning and infrastructure matters operate across council boundaries or are assigned to the strategic level. In those cases, Alderstead Council provides local evidence and represents local requirements while the Steadfast & Hearth Combined Sphere Authority or another competent body takes the strategic decision.

Consultation and decisions

Where residents or organisations are consulted, the consultation information explains the proposal, the options, how to respond and how responses will be considered. The eventual decision is recorded through the appropriate council or strategic-authority process.

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Local place planning

Local place planning brings together evidence about Alderstead, local priorities and the council functions that shape community life and local services.

How a local plan is developed

The council identifies the issue, gathers relevant evidence, considers the responsibilities of other authorities and involves residents or organisations where consultation is appropriate. A plan should distinguish what Alderstead Council can deliver itself from matters that require the strategic authority, National Infrastructure Service or another public body.