Local Development Framework (LDF)

The Telford & Wrekin Local Development Framework (LDF) will provide a long term development vision for the borough through to 2021. Unlike the current and previous local plans it will not be a single document, it will be in a compendium format made up of :

General Policies Development Plan Document

Local Development Scheme (LDS)
Sets out the timetable for the preparation of LDF documents.

Development Plan Documents (DPDs)
Describes the strategy and proposals for the development of the borough.

Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
Describes the consultation process for the LDF.

Sustainability Appraisals (SAs)
Appraisal of the social, environmental and economic effects of the DPD documents.

Local Development Framework - Background Information
Technical papers and other useful documents.

Rural Development
Details of the rural area development strategy.

Annual Monitoring Report
Assesses the effectiveness of local policies.

Telecommunications Supplementary Planning Documents

The Design for Community Safety Supplementary Planning Document

Shop Fronts and Singnage Design Guidance in Conservation Areas Supplementary Planning Document - Early Consultation Draft

Independent Examinations
The Waste Policies & Proposals and The Core Strategy Development Plan Documents will both be subject to an Independent Examination, further details can be found using the links below.

Independent Examination
Contacting the Examination Office

A New Form of Plan
The Government has made significant changes to the development plans system through the new Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 that came into force on 28th September 2004. As a result of these changes the replacement plan is being prepared in the format of a Local Development Framework - this will take the form of a package of different local development documents dealing with different aspects of spatial planning.

The reason for changing the way plans are prepared is to make them clearer, providing a more wide ranging vision for development. They will have a greater focus on delivering the vision of the plan and will be easier to keep up to date. Greater community involvement is also at the heart of the changes being introduced.

Keeping You Informed
If you wish to be kept up to date with the preparation of the Local Development Framework please email us with your contact details and we will add you to our email mailing list keeping you informed or please send us your details by completing and submitting the attached form.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the Local Development Framework process please contact the Development Plans Team on 01952 384250 or 384249.

Other related planning documents:

Adopted Wrekin Local Plan
Minerals Planning

Joint Minerals Plan produced by Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire County Council and the Minerals Development Plan Documents.

Waste Planning
Joint Structure Plan
Joint Structure Plan produced by Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire County Council.

Local Transport Plan
Local Transport Plan for the Borough of Telford & Wrekin