Local Development Framework
also known as: Development Plan.
The Local Development Framework contains the planning policy documents will guide future development in Northumberland
The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a
collection of planning policy documents which will guide future
development and regeneration in Northumberland. Policies should
reflect the vision for Northumberland set out in the Sustainable Community Strategy.
Core Strategy Issues and Options Consulation
The Core Strategy Issues and Options document was
consulted on between 23 May 2012 and
15 August 2012.
This consultation was the first formal stage in
preparing this document and is your opportunity to help shape
future planning policies in Northumberland. Once complete, the
document will guide future development and planning decisions in
Northumberland up to 2030.
To find out more about the Core Strategy click on the link
below:
Local Development Framework documents
Information on each of the Local Development
Framework documents can be viewed by clicking on
the relevant links below:
Progress and consultations
Details of current Local Development Framework
consultation events and consultation events associated with the
development of new planning policies can be found on the 'Current Planning
Policy Consultations' page and the 'online
consultation portal'.
A Planning Newsletter provides regular updates
on progress on the Local Development Framework and highlights
engagement opportunities.
To view details of current consultations and
the newsletters, please click on the links below:
Current Planning Policies
Current planning policies developed by the
previous county council and six districts continue to apply
across the relevant areas. These are all listed in a 'Consolidated Planning Policy Framework'. To
view the existing planning policies for Northumberland click
here.
Other Topics of Interest
The following topics may also be of interest:
Contact for further information
For further information on the Northumberland Local Development
Framework, please contact a member of the Spatial
Policy and Delivery Team:
Links to Related Pages