Regional Spatial Strategy
Regional Spatial Strategy - A brief overview
On 15 July 2008, the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) published the final version of the North East of England Regional Spatial Strategy.
The Regional Spatial Strategy determines how much development will take place in the region between now and 2021 and where that will happen. The RSS has been given statutory status which will mean that other plans, strategies and programmes will have to fit in with what it says. It covers Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, and the Tees Valley. This will remain live until the Integrated Regional Strategy is produced.
For a fuller overview focussing on the important aspects for the VCS read our briefing note:
VONNE briefing: Regional Spatial Strategy updated August 2009 (PDF 64kB)
15/07/2008
Regional Spatial Strategy to 2021
The North East Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) to 2021 was published on the 15 July 2008. The RSS aims to set out a consistent framework for new developments...
