The Local Plan

North East Lincolnshire Council’s current adopted Local Plan

The adopted plan sets out the Council’s vision and strategy for the Borough until 2032. It sets out policies and allocates land for specific uses including housing, employment and retail. It also sets out the criteria for planning applications and guides the decision making process.

Read the current Local Plan (PDF, 4MB)

Every local planning authority in England is required to have in place a clear, up-to-date local plan, which conforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Following consultation and a public examination held by an independent Planning Inspector, and receipt of the Inspector’s Report, the Council adopted its Local Plan on 22 March 2018.

Important documents

The Local Plan is made up of several documents, including five policy maps and adoption statements:

Online versions

Paper copies

Paper copies of the adopted Local Plan are also available to view at the following locations during their normal opening hours:

Planning department reception, Municipal Offices, Grimsby
The four Lincs Inspire libraries in:
- Grimsby (pop-up library in Freshney Place)
- Cleethorpes
- Immingham
- Waltham
The Gingerbread House Community Hub, Humberston
Grant Thorold Community Hub and Library, Durban Road, Grimsby
Scartho Community Library, St Giles Avenue, Grimsby

Local Plan Review

Information on the required Local Plan review

Local Plan evidence base

Background information on the Local Plan

Contact details

Spatial Planning, Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square, Grimsby, DN31 1HU

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 01472 324272

Opening times: please call to make an appointment