Stafford Borough Local Development Framework (LDF)

What is the Local Development Framework?

The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a folder of documents that will replace the Stafford Borough Local Plan. The LDF will help ensure the Borough is developed in the right way.

LDF Consultation

Stafford Borough Council Forward Planning team have a consultation system, called Limehouse Consultation where you can view consultation documents. For more information please click on the following link: Limehouse Consultation Homepage.

The Plan for Stafford Borough (Core Strategy)

The Plan for Stafford Borough currently in the process of being prepared, will form a key part of the LDF for Stafford Borough.

It will contain a vision and strategic objectives for the Borough as well as Core Policies that will set the basis for directing change in the Borough for the next 20 years.

Eventually the LDF will comprise of a series of Development Plan Documents (DPDs) and Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs). All of these will need to be consistent, in their policies and proposals, with The Plan for Stafford Borough.

Other LDF Documents - The following documents are required by national policy:

• Local Development Scheme (LDS) The LDS is a 'programme' of work undertaken for preparing the LDF.
• Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) Sets out how the local planning authority consults the community of Stafford Borough on planning matters.
• Annual Monitoring Report Assesses the targets and milestones met, as stated within the LDS and that of National Core Indicators.
• Sustainability Appraisal (SA) The SA measures LDDs on how they perform in 'sustainable' terms and makes recommendations on how they can be improved.
• Habitats Regulations Assessment (Appropriate Assessment) Assesses whether development proposals in the LDF would affect designated European Sites.

Evidence Documents in the preparation of the LDF

We have assembled a range of information to inform the preparation of the Local Development Framework.

A number of assessments are currently being prepared and will form part of our evidence base. Visit our Gathering Evidence section to find out more.

Latest News and Current Consultations with Previous News and Past Consultations - Catch up with what has been going on with regards to the Stafford Borough LDF.

Contact

If you have any queries concerning the Local Development Framework, please do not hesitate to contact our Forward Planning Team:

• Tel: 01785 619538
• E-mail: forwardplanning@staffordbc.gov.uk
• Use our online feedback form

Other Information

• Information for adjacent Parish Councils
• Withdrawn Development Plan Documents (DPDs)
• Staffordshire Structure Plan
• Regional Spatial Strategy

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Local Development Framework