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Local Development Framework (LDF)

The Development, Planning and Information Team - December 2008
DPI@kirklees.gov.uk

Local Development Framework - Progress
Becoming involved
Local Development Framework - Documents
Local Development Framework - Supporting information

Local Development Framework - Progress

What is the Local Development Framework (LDF)?
This style of plan progressively replaces the current development plan (Unitary Development Plan)

What stage have we reached? (June 2008)
We are currently preparing the core strategy which will set the overall context for all LDF proposals.

The consultation on a draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on Affordable Housing has ended. The consultation responses are currently being considered.

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
As part of preparations for the Local Development Framework (LDF), Kirklees Council is carrying out a Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA).

Open Space Study
The Open Space Study is the first comprehensive assessment of open space provision in Kirklees which provides an audit based analysis of the quantity, quality, value and accessibility of open spaces.

The study also includes Strategy Recommendations for the provision and improvement of open space provision.

A separate document looks at existing and potential walking and cycling routes (Priority Links) with the aim of improving connections between open spaces and key destinations.

Next opportunity to become involved

The Core Strategy consultation for September/October 2008 has been rescheduled for February/March 2009. The consultation will take a further look at options for the core strategy, taking account of the feedback from the last consultation in June/July 2006 and new issues which have arisen since then.

Details of previous consultations can be viewed in the Consultation documentation section.

Becoming involved
Kirklees Planning Service has a Local Development Framework (LDF) mailing list. People on the mailing list are informed of progress and each stage of consultation throughout the LDF process to enable them to give their views. If you would like to be added to this mailing list please ring 01484 221627 or email DPI@kirklees.gov.uk with your contact details.

Local Development Framework - Documents
Local Development Scheme (LDS)[PDF 190kb] This is the timetable for the preparation of the LDF. It explains what documents are to be produced and when they will reach each stage of production. The current scheme became operational from 24 September 2007.	Statement of Community Involvement Adopted in September 2006, this sets out standards to be achieved by the council in involving the community in the preparation of the LDF and in determining planning applications.
Adopted Development Plan Documents (DPDs) DPDs set out policies and proposals for specific topics or areas. There are currently no Adopted Development Plan Documents (DPDs) for Kirklees. The Local Development Scheme sets out the target dates for adopting DPDs.	Adopted Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) SPDs provide guidance about how planning policies will be applied. The Local Development Scheme sets out the target dates for adopting SPDs
Timeline A comprehensive list of the dates of past consultations and scheduled dates of future consultations on LDF documents. Links to documents are provided.	Consultation documentation Details of documents prepared for each stage of consultation.
Annual Monitoring Report The Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) assesses the progress towards the Local Development Framework documents and monitors the effectiveness of policies.

Local Development Framework - Supporting information
Kirklees Retail Capacity Study 2008-2013 (PDF 1.7Mb) Provides a picture of the shopping patterns within Kirklees and uses a district-wide householder survey along with expenditure and turnover data to assess the district's capacity for accommodating new retail floorspace up to 2013.	Housing Land Supply Review The Housing Land Supply Review (HLSR) provides a comprehensive record of land that has at some time been considered to be suitable for housing development. This document is available to download.
Employment Land Supply Review The Employment Land Supply Review (ELSR) provides a comprehensive record of land that has at some time been considered to be suitable for employment uses. This document is available to download.	Urban Capacity Study The urban capacity study has assessed the scope for accommodating new housing within the built up areas of Kirklees, particularly the "brownfield" sources, using previously developed land and converting buildings.
To Build and Where to Build consultation reports This exercise occurred between September 2003 and March 2004. It was the first step leading to the production of a new development plan for Kirklees. These reports assess how successful the consultation exercise was and set out what people said.