Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 - Adopted November 2017

Sep 18, 2026

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The Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 sets the adopted planning vision for Kingston upon Hull, with a framework intended to guide new development through to 2032. Adopted in November 2017, it supports sustainable development to improve economic, social and environmental wellbeing, alongside actions that shape growth in key areas such as the city centre, ports, education, housing and infrastructure. It is structured around strategic priorities, area actions, transport, housing, design, environmental quality, open space and delivery arrangements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages350

Reading Time14 h 42 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

This document

Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment

Presumption in favour of sustainable development

Strategic planning policies

Area Action Plans

Neighbourhood planning

Minerals and Waste Local Plans

Context

A portrait of Hull

Strategic context

City Plan

Duty to cooperate

Hull and East Riding Joint Planning Statement

Marine Plans

Humber Local Economic Partnership (LEP)

Cross-cutting themes

Climate change

Public health

Hull: The Energy Port City

What we want to be: Spatial Vision for Hull in 2032

How do we get there: 12 Strategic Priorities

Key Diagram

Economic Growth

Housing

City Centre

District, Local and Neighbourhood Centres

Education, Health and Community Facilities

Design and Heritage

Transport

Water Management

Open Space and the Natural Environment

Environmental Quality

Infrastructure and Delivery

Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 | | | | | Adopted November 2017 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | THIS IS A WORD EXPORTED VERSION OF THE LOCAL PLAN FROM THE PDF FINAL VERSION DO NOT RELY ON THIS VERSION FOR EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS USE WITH CAUTION This page is intentionally left blank. Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 Foreword The Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032, is the Adopted Local Plan for Kingston upon Hull. 2017 has been a momentous year for Hull and the adoption of the Local Plan provides the vision and platform for the city to grow on the back of being the UK City of Culture 2017. Hull has gained national and international recognition with a widely acclaimed programme of events and has witnessed unprecedented levels of public and private investment into the City Centre, University, Ports and employment locations. The renewable energy sector has become firmly established in the city with production of offshore wind turbines at Green Port Hull. Major developments have been recently completed at the New Theatre, Ferens Art Gallery and Centre 4 Digital Industry shaping the future for Hull as a world class visitor destination. The Local Plan also commits the Council to further major development in terms of the Hull Arena, Cruise Terminal and major mixed use development at Albion Square. These events and developments mark a step-change for the city and there is a new level of interest and optimism in Hull’s future direction. The right framework, and the right approach to planning, is essential to making the city successful. The Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 is now in place to guide the direction of new development in the city. The Local Plan will ensure economic, social and environmental wellbeing through the promotion and delivery of sustainable development and lifestyles in Hull. Together with the City Plan and other plans and strategies, it will help the city improve the quality of life of its existing and future residents during the 21st century. Councillor Stephen Brady Leader of Hull City Council. Councillor Martin Mancey Portfolio Holder for Energy City. Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 | 1 | Introduction
This document
Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment
Presumption in favour of sustainable development Strategic planning policies
Area Action Plans
Neighbourhood planning
Minerals and Waste Local Plans | 8 8
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11 | | --- | --- | --- | | 2 | Context | 12 | | | A portrait of Hull | 12 | | | Strategic context | 15 | | | City Plan | 15 | | | Duty to cooperate | 17 | | | Hull and East Riding Joint Planning Statement | 17 | | | Marine Plans | 19 | | | Humber Local Economic Partnership (LEP) | 20 | | | Cross-cutting themes | 23 | | | Climate change | 23 | | | Public health | 27 | | 3 | Hull: The Energy Port City | 30 | | | What we want to be: Spatial Vision for Hull in 2032 | 30 | | | How do we get there: 12 Strategic Priorities | 30 | | | Key Diagram | 34 | 4 Economic Growth Future employment land requirements Main employment locations in the city Port of Hull estate The city centre and offices Future use within designated employment areas and on allocated sites Safeguarding minerals infrastructure Employment development sites 37 38 39 42 42 43 44 47 Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 | 5 | Housing | 54 | | --- | --- | --- | | | Housing requirement | 54 | | | Housing allocations | 56 | | | Housing regeneration | 60 | | | Housing on brownfield land | 62 | | | Type and mix of housing | 64 | | | Affordable housing | 64 | | | Custom and self-build housing | 66 | | | Specialist housing | 67 | | | Housing space standards | 69 | | | Houses in multiple occupation | 72 | | | Traveller provision | 75 | | | Housing Allocations table | 78 | | 6 | City Centre | 88 | | | Shops and services | 88 | | | Leisure & tourism | 93 | | | Office based businesses | 94 | | | Education

FAQs

What is the Hull Local Plan 2016 to 2032 for?

It provides the adopted local planning framework to guide the direction of new development in Hull up to 2032.

When was the plan adopted?

The foreword states the Local Plan was adopted in November 2017.

What planning areas does the document cover?

It includes strategic context and vision, economic growth, housing, city centre policy, education and community facilities, design and heritage, transport, water management, open space and the natural environment, environmental quality, and delivery arrangements.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Violet