Local Development Framework
What is the Local Development Framework?
The Local Development Framework (LDF) is made up of a portfolio of Local Development Documents (LDD), which replace the Local Plan. Together these documents provide the framework for delivering the spatial planning strategy for the Local Planning Authority area. The LDF and content of the LDDs reflect local people's aspirations and decisions on important issues such as climate change, housing and economic development.
Find out more about the |development planning system and |LDF Key Definitions and Acronyms.
The Elmbridge Local Development Framework
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:
- |Local Development Scheme (LDS) - This is the latest project plan of the documents the Council intends to publish over the next three years with their respective timetables.
- |Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) - this sets out the way in which the Council intends to engage local communities and key stakeholders in the production of LDF documents. The SCI is due to be reviewed shortly to take account of the amended legislation published in June 2008.
The following Development Plan Documents (DPD) and/or Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) have been adopted:
- |Planning Obligations and Infrastructure SPD - information on infrastructure contributions to be made for all new planning applications for additional housing and/or commercial floor space greater than 100 sqm.
The following DPDs and/or SPDs are currently being prepared:
- |Core Strategy DPD - the principal DPD that sets the long-term vision and overarching policies for the area. The Core Strategy was submitted to the Secretary of State in March 2010 for examination by an independent Planning Inspector, who will decide whether the document is legally compliant, sound and fit for purpose.|Find out more about the Core Strategy Submission including an important update July 2010.
The following DPDs and/or SPDs are timetabled for preparation but have not yet been started:
- Development Management and Site Allocations DPD - more detailed policies for use by development control in assessing planning applications and will allocate and safeguard specific sites for development.
- Affordable Housing SPD
- Revised Planning Obligations and Infrastructure SPD (including Thames Basin Heaths)
- Sustainable Design SPD
- Greenspace Strategy SPD
Evidence Base
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.
Monitoring
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.
Get involved
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 online consultation portal.
This page will keep you updated on what's happening with the Elmbridge LDF.
Purchasing copies of documents
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:
