Factsheets

RSS Policy Context

The Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) adopted July 2008 includes two key principles of a sequential approach to development and a locational strategy.  The sequential approach (policy 4) aims to guide the location of new development in the North East, giving priority to previously developed land and buildings in the most sustainable locations.  The locational strategy (policy 6) aims to maximise the major assets and opportunities available in the North East and to regenerate those areas affected by social, economic and environmental problems.

RSS policy factsheets

The Association of North East Councils have developed a series of policy factsheets which outline the RSS policy context, update on current regional activity on particular issues and signpost further information and contacts.

Factsheets are available on the following topic areas:

• housing;
• minerals;
• waste;
• town centre uses;
• flooding and SuDS;
• embedded renewable energy;
• energy efficiency;
• sustainable transport; and
• wind development