Northumberland Housing Design Standards: Project Brief

Overview

We are seeking views on proposals for a Northumberland Housing Design Standards (NHDS) Supplementary Plan. Supplementary plans form part of the development plan, which is used to determine planning applications. It will be applied alongside the current Local Plan and the future Local Plan, once adopted.  

The plan will set out design requirements and guidance for development that includes or affects homes and residential areas. Its focus will be on the design of new homes, streets and neighbourhoods. 

Documents for consultation 

We are consulting on the Northumberland Housing Design Standards Brief.  

The consultation document and supporting information is available on the Northumberland Housing Design Standards website

Who we are consulting 

We welcome comments from residents, businesses, Town and Parish Councils, community groups and other stakeholders on the Northumberland Housing Design Standards Brief. 

Have your say on the Northumberland Housing Design Standards   

How to take part in the consultation 

The consultation will close on 1 July 2026

You can respond by: 

Closes 1 Jul 2026

Opened 20 May 2026

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Active travel
  • Carbon footprint
  • Cycling
  • Housing
  • hubs
  • infrastructure
  • localities
  • nature
  • Travel by Train
  • Walking
  • wellbeing