The Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD) sets out the overall vision and framework for Elmbridge from 2006 to 2026 and beyond. It plays a key part in the delivery of Elmbridge's Sustainable Community Strategy. All other DPDs must conform with the Core Strategy and the Core Strategy must conform to the |Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) - the South East Plan.
The Core Strategy has to go through a number of consultation stages before it can be submitted to Government for approval and adopted. The stages undertaken so far are detailed below.
It is essential that the LDF is based on a sound and credible evidence base. A number of studies have been undertaken which support the Elmbridge LDF. View more information on the |evidence base for the LDF.
The Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out a timetable for the production of the Core Strategy DPD and can be viewed via the link below.
Due to recent changes to the development planning legislation the Council will be revising its Local Development Scheme and Statement of Community Involvement. The intended date for the future stages of the Core Strategy will be updated on this web page.
Comments received to the Revised Issues and Options consultation will be analysed and an analysis report including officer responses published on this web page in due course.