What is the Local Development Framework (LDF)?
The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a set of planning documents which provide a framework to guide future planning and development in the borough and a summary of the approach taken to date is set out below. The Borough Council is currently considering its position in light of the recently published National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the High Court judgement.
Status of Basingstoke and Deane's LDF
We are currently in the process of producing the Local Development Framework for Basingstoke and Deane. A Pre-Submission Core Strategy, published in February 2012, was quashed by a judgement of the High Court in April 2012. Further details can be found by clicking here.
It should be noted that for the purposes of the the determination of planning applications, the development plan consists of:
- the saved policies of the Adopted Local Plan 1996-2011; and
- the South East Plan.
In addition, account needs to be taken of the NPPF.
Development Plan Documents
| Document Title/Purpose |
Link |
Status/Progress |
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CORE STRATEGY - the overarching development plan document, it sets out the long-term spatial vision for the borough, strategic policies and sites and the overall delivery objectives of the LDF. |
Core Strategy |
Key Themes Consultation March/April 2010
'New homes for your area' Consultation Winter 2010/2011
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Other LDF Documents
| Document Title/Purpose |
Link |
Status/Progress |
Local Development Scheme (LDS) - sets out the timetable for the production of the LDF documents.
|
LDS webpage
|
Approved May 2009 |
Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) - states how and when the council will engage with and consult the local community and stakeholders during the process of developing the LDF and on planning applications.
|
SCI webpage |
Adopted July 2007 |
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) - an annual review to monitor the implementation of the LDS and the delivery of the policies and objectives set out in the LDF and Local Plan.
|
AMR webpage |
Current AMR (April 2009-March 2010) submitted December 2010 |
Evidence Base Studies - a collection of studies and background research which will inform the LDF and the Core Strategy.
|
Evidence Base Homepage |
Ongoing |
Sustainability Appraisal (SA) - a set of sustainability criteria or tests which measure the degree to which the policies and proposals in the LDF impact on economic, social and environmental issues
|
SA webpage |
Ongoing |
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) - a set of guidance documents that provide additional details in support of the policies in the Local Plan
|
SPD Homepage |
Currently available |
Other
| Document |
Link |
Status/Progress |
| General guidance leaflets - (e.g. Design and Access Statements, s106 Planning Obligations, Historic Conservation) |
General Planning Guidance |
Currently available |
