Local Development Framework
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 makes 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 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 Community Strategy.
The Local Development Framework consists of a number of documents including:-
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
Submit your potential new housing site to be included in the SHLAA.
Core Strategy
Work is progressing on the Core Strategy and consultation is expected to take place next year.
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 outlines the timetable for the production of the Core Strategy and other Local Development Documents (LDDs).
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 LDDs.
Annual Monitoring Report
Report on how this Council is meeting Planning Policy objectives.
Sustainability Appraisal
Evaluating sustainable development objectives of LDDs.
Committees
Forthcoming Council meetings related to the Local Development Framework.
Wealden Design Guide
Work is being undertaken on the Design Guide to work towards adoption.