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Local Development Framework - local development scheme

Status / Progress

The current Local Development Scheme (LDS) was updated and approved in November 2009. It will be rolled forward, revised and updated as necessary. This replaces the LDS published in March 2009.

Role of Local Development Scheme

The LDS  is a public statement setting out the Council's project plan for preparing the Local Development Framework (LDF). The purpose of the LDS is to:

  • Set out what planning policy documents exist and what new documents will be prepared as part of the LDF ;
  • Set out the timescales the public can expect for the preparation and review of these documents;
  • Indicate when stakeholders and the public can get involved and influence the plan making process;
  • Enable work programmes to be set for the preparation of Local Development Documents (LDDs) and;
  • Show how the LDF programme will establish and reflect the Council's priorities and to assist the programming other Council strategies and plans.

The preparation of the LDS is a legal requirement introduced by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, that forms part of the LDF .

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