Local development framework
The new plan system and the local development framework (LDF)
The planning system in England and Wales is plan-led. This means that planning authorities create long-term spatial plans for how an area will develop. Once adopted, all planning decisions made by local authorities must follow the plan for the area, unless other material considerations apply.
The government introduced a new plan system in 2004. The new system is designed to be quicker (with shorter documents), more flexible, be based on community involvement and provide a vision for development.
- Launch the Visual Guide to Local Development Frameworks (External link)
Local development framework
The Local Development Framework lies at the heart of how planning will be controlled locally in our area. It forms a key part of the government's new plan-led system. One of the most important elements of the Local Development Framework is a folder of documents. These make up the development plan for our area and outline what sort of development will take place, how it will be managed and when it will take place. For further information on the documents that have, or are being, produced see below.
Contact details
If you wish to discuss any issues relating to the Local Development Framework please contact the Planning Policy Officer on 01584 813337.
See these pages for related information:
- Local Development Scheme (LDS)
- Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
- Annual Monitoring Report - AMR
- Core Strategy
- Site Specific Allocations of Land (2010 ? 2026)
- Craven Arms Area Action Plan (CAAAP)
- Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD'S)
- General Development Control Policies
- Evidence Base
- Affordable Housing Solutions for South Shropshire
- Sustainability Appraisal (SA)
Useful related links:
- Craven Arms Area Action Plan Website
- Department for Communities and Local Government online
- Planning Portal - Development control & the Planning Act
- Planning Portal - How do development plans affect me?
- Planning Portal - View my Local Authority Development Plan
- West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy
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