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Adopted Development Plan - Overview

What is an Adopted Development Plan (ADP)?

ADPs are planning policies and proposals that guide the development and use of land in the district. All planning decisions in South Cambridgeshire need to be made in accordance with the planning policies included in the ADP, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

Our Adopted Development Plans

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Minerals and Waste Local Plan

This provides guidance for all minerals and waste developments in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

The following document is part of the adopted development plan:

There are other Minerals and Waste planning documents that aren't part of the ADP. You can see these on the Cambridgeshire County Council's planning policy.

South Cambridgeshire Local Plan

The South Cambridgeshire Local Plan was adopted in September 2018. It sets out the planning policies and land allocations to guide future development to 2031. The Local Plan has policies on topics like housing, employment, services and facilities and the natural environment.

Northstowe Area Action Plan

The Northstowe Area Action Plan was adopted July 2007. The plan sets out the planning policies to guide the development of the new town of Northstowe.

Cambridge East Area Action Plan

The Cambridge East Area Action Planwas adopted February 2008. The plan sets out the planning policies to guide the proposed development on the eastern edge of Cambridge around Cambridge Airport.

Cambridge Southern Fringe Area Action Plan

The Cambridge Southern Fringe Area Action Planwas adopted in February 2008. The plan sets out the planning policies to guide the development on the southern edge of Cambridge at Trumpington Meadows.

North West Cambridge Area Action Plan

The North West Cambridge Area Action Plan was adopted in October 2009. The plan sets out the planning policies to guide the development on the north western edge of Cambridge.

Neighbourhood Plans

The following Neighbourhood Plans have been 'made' (adopted) and set out planning policies to guide development in their area:

Adopted Policies Map

The Adopted Policies Map shows the adopted Development Plan.

Other planning policy documents

There are other planning policy documents that do not form part of the adopted development plan, such as Supplementary Planning Documents and the Local Development Scheme. You can see these on Local Plan and Neighbourhood Planning.