Local Development Framework
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Local Development Framework (LDF)?
Why is the Council preparing a Local Development Framework (LDF)?
What will be included within the Stafford Borough Local Development Framework?
What is the timetable for the production of the Stafford Borough Local Development Framework?
What is a Local Development Framework (LDF)?
The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a 'portfolio' or collection of Local Development Documents (LDDs) which collectively deliver the spatial planning strategy for Stafford Borough.
The Local Development Framework will:
- set out the authority's policies and proposals for the development and use of land in Stafford Borough;
- give developers and local people a clear idea of what is likely to be acceptable development and what is not;
- guide decisions on planning applications and appeals which must be made in accordance with the LDF unless other factors indicate otherwise.
Why is the Council Preparing a Local Development Framework (LDF)?
In December 2001 the Government published the Planning Green Paper - delivering a fundamental change, proposing fundamental reforms to the planning system. The Paper proposed abolishing Local Plans and replacing them with Local Development Frameworks (LDFs).
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, become effective in the 28th September 2004. Relevant Regulations, Policy and Guidance have been published including:
What Will Be Included Within the Stafford Borough Local Development Framework?
Stafford Borough Local Development Framework will comprise a series of Local Development Documents (LDDs), including Development Plan Documents (DPDs), Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) and the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI).
The DPDs have legal development plan status and will be subject to independent examination. Stafford Borough expects to produce a number of DPD's details of which are included in the Local Development Framework (LDF) which also details a programme for preparation of the documents. The Local Development Scheme contains the programme of the preparation of LDDs/DPDs. To view more about the LDS, please click here.
Each document will be subject to Sustainability Appraisal.
The LDF is also monitored in regards to how it is progressing in the completion of documents (LDDs) and whether it meets the National Core Indicators. For more about AMRs, please click here.
A diagram showing the LDF structure can be seen by clicking here.
What is the Timetable for the Production of the Stafford Borough Local Development Framework?
The Revised Local Development Scheme (LDS) was agreed by Government Office for the West Midlands (GOWM) and brought into effect on 19 September 2007 following Cabinet approval. This LDS replaces the first submitted LDS that was brought into effect in March 2005.
The 2007 LDS contains the following documents:
- Core Strategy DPD;
- Development Management DPD;
- Allocations and Site Specific Policy DPD.
To view the revised LDS, please click here (pdf format)
To view details on the former 2005 LDS, please click here