Local Development Framework: Updates
Local Development Framework Update is the newsletter for the LDF, keeping you up to date with the latest LDF information from the Planning Policy team. LDF Update is sent by email to our mailing list. The latest copy of the newsletter is available below (Please note that our address has now changed, see the contact section for details).
To receive updates of the progress of the LDF please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
The table below gives apprximate dates for future LDF consultations. Further information is available on this page (please click the relevant link in the table or scroll down)
The Local Development Scheme gives further information on the programme for preparation of documents (DPDs and SPDs) in the Bath & North East Somerset Local Development Framework, this is avalable by clicking on the previous link or by scrolling down.
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Introduction
New legislation under the Planning and Compensation Act 2004 has now changed the system of Development Plans and their preparation. The Act came into force in September 2004 but plans already under preparation under the old system can continue but must be replaced within 3 years of their adoption.
Under the new planning system Structure Plans and Local Plans will be replaced by a portfolio of planning documents called the Local Development Framework. Once adopted the Bath & North East Somerset Local Plan will be saved until 2010 as part of the Local Development Framework.
Local Development Frameworks (LDFs) comprise various local planning policy documents. These are:
- Development Plan Documents that have been subject to independent examination and have the weight of development plan status as defined by Section 38(6) of the Act;
- Supplementary Planning Documents, which are not subject to independent examination and do not have development plan status. However, they will be subject to rigorous procedures of community involvement and sustainability appraisal and can constitute a material consideration in respect of decision-making.
For further information the National Planning Portal's visual guide to Local Development Frameworks introduces and explains the importance and role of each Development Plan Document.
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Development Plan Documents (DPDs)Adopted LDF Development Plan Document: Joint Waste Core Strategy
Development Plan Documents (DPDs) which Bath & North East Somerset Council will be producing (2007-2010) are as follows:
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Supplementary Plan Documents (SPDs)
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) adopted by Bath & North East Somerset Council are available by clicking here. Please see the Local Development Scheme for details on SPDs that are planned to be produced.
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Other LDF Documents
The Local Development Scheme (LDS)
The LDS sets out the programme for preparation of documents (DPDs and SPDs) in the Bath & North East Somerset Local Development Framework. On the 13th July the Cabinet agreed the revised LDS. The Cabinet report can be viewed here (Item 12).
Annual Monitoring Report
Sets out progress in terms of producing local development documents and implementing policies.
Neighbourhood Planning Protocol
In response to of the Localism Act, the Council has agreed the preparation of a new Neighbourhood Planning Protocol.
Statement of Community Involvement
This document specifies how members of the community can get involved in the preparation of local planning policy documents and in the consideration of planning applications in Bath & North East Somerset. The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) was adopted by the Council in October 2007. An Addendum to SCI the was approved March 2009.
Sustainability Appraisal
Local planning authorities must undertake Sustainability Appraisals (incorporating the requirements of the SEA Directive) throughout the preparation process of DPDs and SPDs.
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Evidence Base
The Bath & North East Somerset Local Development Framework (LDF) incorporating the Core Strategy and relevant content from the associated Regeneration Delivery Plans (RDPs) will have major effects on the District. It is therefore essential that the policy framework is based on a robust evidence base. A number of topic based studies have been undertaken and others are in preparation. Also included within the evidence base is the Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA).
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