Policy and Strategy

The Policy and Strategy Service is aimed at the delivery of statutory planning policy functions as well as leading on a range of strategic documents, for example, regeneration, affordable housing, visitor economy, economic development and climate change strategies.

It commissions evidence-based studies; undertakes research, and develops a fit-for purpose combined housing and planning land use monitoring function.

It includes a design team introducing expertise on climate change and sustainability.

The Policy & Strategy Structure Chart (23KB) sets out the positions within the Service.