Links to our Partners
A comprehensive list of frequently asked questions is available by clicking here
You can find further information by following the links below to a number of other websites that are relevant to the Local Development Framework process, either at a local, regional or national level.
 Preston City Council Planning Policy Section
 South Ribble Borough Council Planning Policy Section
 Chorley Council Planning Policy Section
Click on the links to the 3 Council’s Planning Policy homepages to look at the current Local Plans operating in the 3 areas, in addition to supplementary policies and other background information.
Preston Local Strategic Partnership
South Ribble Local Strategic Partnership
Chorley Local Strategic Partnership
A Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) is an overarching body, made up of representatives from the public sector, private sector and community, voluntary and faith sectors. The aim of LSP's is to create a Community Strategy, and ensure its delivery.
Lancashire County Council
The County Council currently has responsibility for a range of planning related matters at a county-wide level including the Joint Lancashire Structure Plan, the provision of transport services and minerals and waste planning.
North West Regional Assembly
Information on regional planning, transport and sustainability matters including the latest news on the review of the Regional Spatial Strategy.
North West Regional Development Agency
The NWDA leads the economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest, including the development of the Regional Economic Strategy.
The Northern Way
The Northern Way is a collaboration between the three Northern Regional Development Agencies (Yorkshire Forward, Northwest Development Agency and One NorthEast) to develop a 20 year strategy to transform the economy of the North of England.
Government Office North West
Represents Central Government in the North West, including on planning issues.
Department for Communities and Local Government
The Central Government department with responsibility for planning.
Planning Aid
Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional help, advice and support on planning issues to people and communities who cannot afford to hire a planning consultant.
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