The Local Development Framework
The Local Development Framework will provide the vision and
guide the development of the District up to 2026. The diagram below
illustrates how the LDF takes the form of a portfolio of different
Local Development Documents (LDDs) dealing with different aspects
of spatial planning.
Local Development Scheme
This Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a three year project plan
for the production of the Local Development Framework. Learn more about the LDS.
Development Plan Documents (DPDs)
Development Plan Documents set out the development policy for
the area. The Core Strategy DPD was adopted on 9th December
2010. Two subsequent DPDs: the Site Allocations and Policies
DPD and the Kidderminster Central Area Action Plan DPD are
currently being prepared:
Core Strategy DPD
Site Allocations and Policies DPD
Kidderminster Central Area Action Plan
DPD
Supplementary Planning Guidance and Documents (SPGs/SPDs)
Supplementary Planning Guidance and Documents set out additional
guidance to further clarify policies within the development plan.
All existing SPGs and SPDs relate to policies contained within the
Adopted Local Plan. Learn more about
Supplementary Planning Guidance and Documents.
Annual Monitoring Reports
The Annual Monitoring Report sets out how the policies in the
Adopted Local Plan and Local Development Framework are performing.
Learn more about monitoring.
Adopted Statement of Community Involvement (April 2006)
The Statement of Community Involvement explains how the District
Council will consult on the Local Development Framework and on
planning applications. Learn more about the
Statement of Community Involvement.