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Local Development Framework

Planning the future development of Medway

The council is required to produce a policy framework to guide development in Medway, making best use of the land available to provide the homes, jobs and services that people need. This planning policy takes the form of a Local Development Framework (LDF). The Core Strategy is the key document that sets out the overall vision and objectives for planning Medway over the next 15 years. Further information on the LDF process is set out below.

In January 2012, the council approved a Submission Draft of the Core Strategy. This document has been sent to the Planning Inspectorate for independent examination. A hearing is expected to be held later this year.  Laura Graham, BSc, MA, MRTPI, has been appointed to conduct the examination to determine if the draft Core Strategy is sound. The council will provide updates on the timetable and process as further information is available from the Inspector.

You can view the full Core Strategy document on this website,  but printed copies are also available for purchase. The document costs £25 plus £3 packaging and postage. If you wish to buy a copy, please contact the council’s Development Policy and Engagement team:

by phone: 01634 331629

by email: ldf@medway.gov.uk

by post: Development Policy and Engagement, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

An effective LDF:

  • takes account of national, regional and strategic planning policies;
  • identifies sites for and the requirements of major development;
  • provides the framework of policies for assessing all planning applications;
  • enables infrastructure and service providers to bring forward their services when needed by new development;
  • enables the public to be fully involved in developing local policies and proposals.

 

The LDF will consist of a portfolio of Local Development Documents (LDDs) instead of a single plan:

LDFs are prepared in accordance with a Local Development Scheme (LDS). On 2 August 2011 the Cabinet of the Council approved a revised LDS, which sets out the current timescales for the production of the LDF and what each document will cover.

Core Strategy

The Core Strategy is the main strategic policy document of the LDF. It sets out the vision for the area over the next 15 years and policies intended to enable this to be realised. 

Other LDF documents

A range of related documents are also available.

More information

For more information contact Development Policy and Engagement by telephone: 01634 331629 or by email: ldf@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Development Policy and Engagement, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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