Number of major planning applications approved

The number and type of major planning applications is a potential indicator of economic growth. Major applications are defined as;

10+ dwellings / over half a hectare / building(s) exceeds 1000m²

Office / light industrial - 1000+ m² / 1+ hectare

General industrial - 1000+ m² / 1+ hectare

Retail - 1000+ m²/ 1+ hectare

Gypsy/traveller site - 10+ pitches

Site area exceeds 1 hectare

During quarter 1,16 major planning applications were approved.

Note that the number of applications approved may relate to applications received in previous reporting periods.