Local Development Framework
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 made significant reforms to the planning system, including new arrangements for the preparation of development plans. The Local Development Framework will eventually supersede the Wealden Local Plan adopted in 1998 and the Non-statutory Wealden Local Plan approved in 2005 and together with the regional spatial strategy (the South East Plan) will provide the framework for planning in Wealden. Local Development Frameworks are based upon spatial planning and take into account other relevant strategies and programmes such as the Council’s Sustainable Community Strategy.
Core Strategy
The Council has published its Core Strategy Spatial Development Options document for public consultation. The document sets out our vision and strategic aims, and proposes a number of possible alternative spatial development strategies for Wealden. The consultation took place between 6th July and 28th August 2009. Comments submitted can be viewed online (external website). You may also view a summary of the full responses from all Wealden Parish and Town Councils (pdf 459kb).
Evidence Base for Core Strategy
Documents used as the evidence base for the Core Strategy.
Local Development Scheme
We are currently revising the Local Development Scheme which will outline the timetable for the production of the Core Strategy and other new Plans.
Statement of Community Involvement
The Council has adopted its Statement of Community Involvement, which provides information on how the Council will engage the Community in the production of its new Plans.
Annual Monitoring Report
Report on how this Council is meeting its Planning Policy objectives.
Sustainability Appraisal
Evaluating sustainable development objectives of the Council's new Plans.
Committees
Forthcoming Council meetings related to the Local Development Framework.
Wealden Design Guide
This has been adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document, the purpose of which is to encourage a higher standard of design for development within the District.