Local Development Framework

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 came into effect in September 2004. It Involves changes to the planning system, including the way development plans are prepared. Structure Plans will be phased out and planning at regional and district level will become more important. The government has produced guidance on this new approach (Planning Policy Statement 12) and companion guide, Creating Local Development Frameworks.

The Local Development Framework is a new form of planning policy that will in time replace the Local Plan. It comprises of a number of different types of document including a Local Development Scheme, a Statement of Community Involvement, a Core Strategy and other more detailed Development Plan Documents and Supplementary Planning Documents, as well as an Annual Monitoring Report. For more information about the new system of plan making, visit the Department of Communities & Local Government website using link to the right.

Work started on the North Dorset Local Development Framework in 2005.

Annual Monitoring Report

Child Okeford Village Design Statement

Core Strategy

Evidence Base

Generic Development Control Policies

Housing Land Supply Supplementary Planning Document

Local Development Scheme

Parish Planning Guidance Note

Statement of Community Involvement

Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment

Sturminster Newton Town Design Statement

Sustainability Appraisal

Village and Town Design Statements

Please call Planning Policy at North Dorset District Council on (01258) 484201 or e-mail us for more details of this service.

Please note that we can not give information on development control issues, including progress on planning applications. For times when duty officers are available, please see the Development Control pages.