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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
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