Stafford Borough Local Development Framework (LDF)
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Under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, all Local Planning Authorities (LPAs), must produce a Local Development Framework (LDF) that will gradually replace content within Local Plans, such as the Stafford Borough Local Plan 2001 and the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Structure Plan. The LDF is a 'portfolio' of Local Development Documents (LDDs) that collectively deliver the spatial planning strategy for Stafford Borough, and provide the framework for the consideration of planning applications by the Borough Council. The LDF will comprise development plan documents (DPDS), which will form part of the statutory development plan that includes the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the West Midlands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Local Development Framework
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.
Statutory LDF Documents - The following documents are required by national policy (as set out within PPS12: 'Development plans in the planning system') such that all local planning authorities must prepare them:
- 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.
- The Plan for Stafford Borough - The new Local Development Framework
- Annual Monitoring Report Assesses the targets and milestones met, as stated within the LDS and that of National Core Indicators.
- Sustainability Appraisal (SA) process 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 - The following information is vital in the overall preparation of the LDF:
- Housing Information and The Housing Land Monitor: Land for New Homes
- Employment: Employment Land Review
- Census Information Local information and data on Stafford Borough from the Census 2001 and other relevant sources.
- Gathering Evidence Contains a 'portfolio' of evidence gathering documents that are currently being prepared in order to meet the 'soundness' of DPDs.
Information for Adjacent Parish Councils A member of an adjacent parish council to Stafford Borough? Find out more in how you can get involved in the LDF process.
Withdrawn Development Plan Documents (DPDs) DPDs contained in the 2004 LDS are now formally withdrawn with the commencement of the Revised LDS.
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
- Or use our online feedback form
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