Planning services that use data

This privacy notice explains how we use information in the course of our work as a local planning authority. This work includes:

  • making decisions and providing advice on planning applications
  • making planning policies
  • working with neighbourhoods on their plans
  • working with neighbouring authorities on strategic policies
  • responding to allegations of unlawful development
  • monitoring development
  • entering legal agreements, serving notices and promoting the best use of land.

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on for processing this information are:

  • (c) We have a legal obligation
  • (e) We need it to perform a public task.