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Planning policy

Archaeology and biodiversity

As a planning authority the county council has to ensure that natural and historic environmental matters are properly addressed in the planning applications it determines

Minerals and waste planning policy

Information on policies relating to, and monitoring of, minerals and waste development. Details on the Minerals and Waste Local Plan which sets out the strategy, policies and locations for minerals and waste development in the county to 2031.

Strategic land use planning

Decisions on the long term strategic land use of planning in Northamptonshire

Managing growth

New housing developments in Northamptonshire have an impact on existing county council services. This could be in the form of increased traffic on our roads, or additional pupils to attend schools

Northamptonshire's strategic plans

Northamptonshire has developed a number of strategies to underpin future activity to drive the county's economic growth

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