The Local Development Framework
The spatial planning system is made up of a system of Regional
Spatial Strategies and Local Development Frameworks (LDFs). 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. Whilst the LDF is produced by the District
Council the responsibility for producing the Regional Spatial
Strategy lies with the West Midlands Regional Assembly (with some
involvement from the County Councils). Worcestershire County
Council remains responsible for Waste and Minerals planning.
Further information on minerals and waste planning is available
on the Worcestershire
County Council website.
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.
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.
Development Plan Documents (DPDs)
Development Plan Documents set out the development policy for
the area. The following Development Plan Documents are
currently being produced:
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.
