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Local Development Framework

Local Development Framework. Claire Churchill Senior Planner. Local Plan. Adopted Nov 1998 Policies/proposals saved to Sept 2007. New Planning System. Sept 04 Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act commenced Regional Plans made statutory Structure Plans to be abolished

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Local Development Framework

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  1. Local Development Framework Claire Churchill Senior Planner

  2. Local Plan • Adopted Nov 1998 • Policies/proposals saved to Sept 2007

  3. New Planning System • Sept 04 Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act commenced • Regional Plans made statutory • Structure Plans to be abolished • Local Plans to be replaced by Local Development Frameworks

  4. Regional Plan • Strategic guidance • Replaces County Structure Plan role • Provides housing figures • Received comments from Secretary of State – moving towards adoption mid 2007.

  5. The Local Development Framework

  6. The Local Development Document Process

  7. Local Development Scheme • What we produce and when • Working towards latest timetable, due to be published April 2007.

  8. Statement of Community Involvement • How we consult on LDF/applicns. • Adoption Jan 07

  9. Core Strategy • Outlines the Vision, strategic objectives and includes policies • Issues/Options 7/05 • Pref. Options 10/06 • Revised Preferred Options 02/08? • Submit 09/08? • Examine 04/09? • Report 09/09? • Adopt 11/09?

  10. Site Specific Allocations & Policies • Allocating land for development • Site specific policies • Reviewing boundaries • 3 year process • First consultation Jan – Feb 08 ?? • Adopt June 10 ??

  11. Re use of Farm Buildings – Policy Basis • Varies between District Councils – adopted Local Plans are the policy basis for decision making. • Advice from Central Government (PPS7) – Sustainable Development in Rural Areas. ‘Sustainability’ is the key word. • New LDF underway • Barn Conversion Guidance Notes

  12. Re use of Farm Buildings – Factors to consider • Highway safety • Flood risk (Environment Agency) • Contaminated Land (Environmental Health) • Conservation/Design/Landscape Issues • Listed Building Legislation • Protected Species (Bat and Barn Owls)

  13. Barn Conversion Guidance Note • Updating Local Plan policy, in response to PPS 7. The note has been prepared to- • Provide a guide as to how barn conversions outside the built environment will be assessed and the relevant considerations in any determination. • Provide a list of the information required to accompany applications submitted for conversion.

  14. How do I find out more? • Planning Dept., King’s Court, Chapel Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1EX • Website - www.west-norfolk.gov.uk • Telephone – 01553 616200 • Appointment with Planning Officers

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