Plans and policies Find out about planning policies, the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Planning Policies map Our policies maps shows the areas where the policies in the Hart Local Plan apply Planning guidance Details of our planning documents and advice notes Brownfield land register Hart's register of brownfield land suitable for residential development Conservation areas Conservation area character appraisals help residents understand the history of an area and why it is special Developer contributions Developer contributions allow us to secure infrastructure from developments in the local area Evidence base An evidence base is a collection of information we use to support planning policy Neighbourhood planning Neighbourhood planning helps communities develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood Self-build and custom-build housing Advice and guidance on how to build your own home and available plots Settlement capacity study Exploring the capacity for new homes within Hart’s settlements