Planning Policy Programme and Consultation Guidance

Consultation - Statement of Community Involvement

Community involvement and public consultation is an important part of the planning process. The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out what consultation will take place with the community and statutory consultees on planning policy documents and planning applications.

• Statement of Community Involvement 2024 (pdf)
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Local Development Scheme

The Local Development Scheme (LDS) identifies what planning policy documents apply to Gateshead and Newcastle, and their status. It sets out a programme of planning policy documents which the councils will prepare and the timetable for its preparation.  

This LDS, which supersedes the previous versions adopted in 2023 by Gateshead and 2024 by Newcastle, covers the period from 2025-2028. This reflects the decision of both Council’s cabinet decisions to prepare work on a joint local plan.  

It will be updated as necessary to reflect the progress being made on the planning policy documents being prepared. This current LDS reflects current government reforms, particularly around the time scales for the plan-making process. The councils will continue to monitor legislative changes to ensure the Local Plan is in accordance with any legal and policy changes.

• Local Development Scheme 2025-28