Planning Policy

The town and country planning system provides the main framework for land use in Britain. This system aims to secure the most efficient and effective use of land in the public interest.    

In Melton, most decisions on whether to allow proposals to build on land or to change its use are made by Melton Borough Council. In order to ensure that these decisions are rational and consistent, they must be considered against the Development Plan and having regard to other material factors. Decisions as to whether or not planning permission should be granted are made under the system known as Development Control.

The Policy and Performance Unit is responsible for matters relating to the Development Plan, and in particular the Melton Local Plan, Supplementary Planning Documents, and work on its replacement, the Melton Local Development Framework.

An interactive version of the Local Plan is available which allows the site specific policies relevant to a location to be identified.