Planning policy

Find out about planning policies, the Local Plan and Neighbourhood Planning

Our policies maps shows the areas where the policies in the Hart Local Plan apply

Details of our planning documents and advice notes

We are developing a new Local Plan to shape how Hart is developed in the future

We’re asking landowners, developers and the local community to suggest land for potential future development

Register of brownfield land suitable for residential development, updated December 2024

Conservation area character appraisals help residents understand the history of an area and why it is special

Developer contributions allow us to secure infrastructure from developments in the local area

An evidence base is a collection of information we use to support planning policy

Neighbourhood planning helps communities develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood

Advice and guidance on how to build your own home and available plots