Under the Government's new development planning system, Local Plan's and Structure Plans are to be replaced by Local Development Frameworks (LDF) and Regional Spatial Strategies (RSS). Find out more about the |new development planning system and |LDF Key Definitions and Acronyms.
The Elmbridge LDF will replace the Elmbridge Replacement Local Plan 2000 and will guide planning and development in the Borough until 2026 and beyond. From this page you can find out more about the documents which make up the Elmbridge LDF.
The Elmbridge LDF currently consists of the following adopted documents:
The following Development Plan Documents (DPD) and/or Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) have been adopted:
The following DPDs and/or SPDs are currently being prepared:
The following DPDs and/or SPDs are timetabled for preparation but have not yet been started:
A number of background studies have been undertaken to support and provide an evidence base for LDF policies. Find out more about the LDF |evidence base.
We are required to prepare an Annual Monitoring Report to assesses how the Council is performing in implementing the Local Development Scheme and the performance and effectiveness of the Replacement Elmbridge Borough Local Plan 2000. Find out more about |monitoring.
An important part of the LDF is making sure that everyone has an opportunity to get involved. The |Statement of Community Involvement sets out how this will be achieved. You can also click on the following link for details of the |Fair Access to Town Planning Services Policy which was adopted by the Council in 2003.
The best way to get involved is to |register your details on our town planning database.
This page will keep you updated on what's happening with the Elmbridge LDF.
Whilst documents are in draft form they can be obtained free of charge. Once adopted and the final versions produced there will be a charge for obtaining copies. Prices of adopted documents can be viewed via the link below: