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Local Development Framework

The Local Development Framework (LDF) is the new development plan for Calderdale, which will eventually supersede the Replacement Calderdale Unitary Development Plan (UDP), adopted 25 August 2006.

Until the LDF has completely replaced the Replacement Calderdale UDP (2006) - not likely to occur until at least 2012/13 - planning decisions will have to based upon both sets of documents where relevant. The LDF will be made up of several different documents:

• Core Strategy
  This is the key document within the LDF. It will set out a spatial vision and strategic objectives for Calderdale, having regard to the Sustainable Community Strategy. All other documents have to conform to the Core Strategy.
  Core Strategy
  
  
• Land Allocations and Designations
  The document will identify sites for development and protection across Calderdale.
  Land Allocations and Designations
  
  
• Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
  The SCI sets out the processes to be used by the Council in involving the community in the preparation, alteration and review of LDF documents and decisions on planning applications.
  Statement of Community Involvement
  
  
• Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)
  SPDs may cover a range of issues, thematic or site specific, and provide additional detail to policies contained within other planning documents such as the UDP, Core Strategy or Land Allocations and Designations documents.
  Supplementary Planning Documents
  
  
• Evidence Base
  The LDF must be based on robust evidence of the district's needs. A wide range of evidence has been commissioned to inform the LDF.
  Evidence Base
  
  
• Progress to Date
  LDF documents and the timetable for their completion, including the Local Development Scheme submitted in November 2007.
  Progress to Date
  
  
• Annual Monitoring Report
  This sets out each year the effectiveness of policies and proposals in the LDF.
  Annual Monitoring Report .

The Regional Spatial Strategy for Yorkshire & the Humber May 2008|  (RSS) sets out a development framework for the Yorkshire and Humber Region. The LDF must be in general conformity with the RSS.

The Yorkshire and Humber Assembly are commencing a Regional Spatial Strategy 2009 Update|  to look at housing growth in the region. The 2009 Update will test and explore the scale of growth, locations for growth and infrastructure needed to accommodate growth.

Consultations

Consultation on the various documents within the LDF is undertaken in accordance with the Planning Regulations and Statement of Community Involvement.

The documents and their consultation status can be viewed at Local Development Framework consultations|.

Any queries should be directed to the Spatial Planning Team.

• E-mail:
• spatial.planning@calderdale.gov.uk
• Telephone:
• 01422 392206.

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