Local Development Framework

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Core Strategy - Public Consultation 9 January - 2 March 2012

You can help shape growth and development in Cornwall over the next 20 years by giving us your views about Cornwall as a whole and your local area.  We are consulting on three documents. Our preferred approach for a Core Strategy, Community Network Area Discussion Papers, Options and Preferred Options for Energy, Minerals and Waste

For more information on this consulation please see our Core Strategy page.

Local Development Framework 

The Local Development Framework (LDF) will set out the Council's policies for meeting the community's economic, environmental and social aims for the future where this effects the development and use of land.

The LDF consists of the following elements:

• Local Development Scheme (LDS) - this document sets out the overall timetable for the production of the LDF.
• Statement of Community Involvement - This Statement of Community Involvement aims to show you how and when you can become involved in the planning system and what to expect from the council when you do.
• Local Development Documents (LDDs) - these documents will provide the framework for delivering the spatial planning strategy for Cornwall. They include a Core Strategy and Place Based Plans such as Town Frameworks. Supplementary Planning Documents will also be produced over time. 
• Infrastructure Delivery Plan - Planning and delivery are the means by which infrastructure needs are identified and planned for, underpinned by organisational investment regardless of sector. The integration of these individual processes and programmes into an Infrastructure Delivery Plan will enable service providers to more effectively target areas of need with the potential to achieve greater efficiencies and savings.
• Evidence Base - PPS12 emphasises that LDF documents must be founded on a robust and credible evidence base, and work is underway on producing a sound evidence base for Cornwall. This work includes a Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment, Strategic Flood Risk Assessment, Smaller Settlements Study, Cornwall Retail Study, Cornwall Employment Land Review , Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) and other essential studies and reports.
• Sustainability Appraisal/Strategic Environmental Assessment (SA/SEA) - all policies and proposals contained in the LDF must be appraised to ensure that they contribute to the aims of sustainable development.
• Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) - sets out progress in terms of producing Local Development Documents (LDDs) and in implementing policies.