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Local Development Framework

The Local Development Framework will comprise the following parts (click on the links for further information and to view the documents):

Local Development Documents (LDDs) are the portfolio of documents that make up the LDF and together with the Regional Spatial Strategy, will comprise the Development Plan. Most (but not all) LDDs will be either Development Plan Documents (DPDs) or Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).

 

The Local Development Framework will include the following DPDs:

Core Strategy and Rural Issues Plan

Town Centre Area Action Plan

Allocations and Designations DPD

Development Control Policies DPD

 

In addition consideration is being given to the scope of DPDs to be prepared on minerals and waste issues.

 

And the following SPDs:

Climate Change and Pollution SPD

Shopfronts and Advertisements in Conservation Areas SPD

West of Kempston Design Guide

Biddenham Loop Design Guide

Bedfordshire Community Safety Design Guide

Land North of Bromham Road Design Guide

 

All DPDs are subject to Sustainability Appraisals (see Local Development Document page for more details)

 

The Local Development Scheme (LDS) sets out the overall timetable for the production of the LDF.

 

The Minerals and Waste Scheme (under revision) sets out the overal timetable for the LDF in relation to the minerals and waste issues.

 

The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out how the Council will involve the community during the production of the LDF.

 

Annual Monitoring Reports (AMR) assess the performance of the Local Development Scheme and the Local Development Documents.

 

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