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Local Development Framework

The Government has introduced the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 which requires the Council to produce a new-style local planning framework to replace its Unitary Development Plan (UDP).  

The Council adopted its current UDP First Alteration in January 2003 to guide and control development and protect the environment. This will remain in use until the new Local Development Framework (LDF) is introduced.

Important Notice - Extension of Saved Policies:

Refer to Secretary of State's Direction under Paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 8 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, to see the UDP policies and proposals that apply after 27 September 2007.   A copy of the Direction is available in Downloads.

The Council will need to prepare the LDF in the context of national and regional policies, as well as the Wakefield District Partnership's Community Strategy.

The Yorkshire and Humber Assembly are updating the Regional Spatial Strategy with consultation on Spatial Options between November 2008-January 2009.

The Community Strategy sets out an agreed vision of what the district should be like in 25 years time. The LDF will provide the planning strategy for delivering the vision and promoting sustainable development. Consulting with local communities and groups will form an important part of preparing the LDF.  

The links below provide further information about the process of preparing the LDF. All the LDF documents subject to consultation can be viewed online (see 'Related Links').  Commenting online is the preferred method for all consultation.

Latest News - LDF Documents 

June 2009

The Council has adopted the Central Wakefield Area Action Plan after a senior government planning inspector found the document sound after examining it during 2008/09. It now forms part of the statutory development plan for Wakefield District and replaces the Wakefield City Centre policies in the UDP. A copy of the Central Wakefield Area Action Plan, incorporating the Inspector's changes, and the Inspector's report are available (see 'Downloads').

The Council submitted the Waste Document to the Secretay of State for approval on 30 April 2009.  An Inspector has now been appointed by the Secretary of State to conduct the examination and the hearing dates have been arranged.  Please follow the link below for more information.

The Site Selection Methodology for the Site Specific Proposals document has now been finalised.  To view a copy of the methodology along with the representations received during the technical consultation in March 2009, please follow the link below.

The Council adopted the Core Strategy and Development Policies documents on 15 April 2009.  These documents now form part of the statutory development plan for Wakefield District and replace many of the policies in the UDP.   Copies of the documents, the Planning Inspector's Reports and information relating to the adoption of the documents can be found by following the link below. Final publication will follow in due course.  A schedule of current policies is also available for information (see `Downloads').


A Guide to the Wakefield Local Development Framework March 2006
Provides summary information about the LDF process.
Local Development Scheme and Local Development Framework Progress
Sets out the timetable and shows progress with preparing the LDF documents and the opportunities to be involved.
Statement Of Community Involvement
Describes how the community will be involved in the LDF and planning decisions.
Core Strategy and Development Policies
These documents set out the spatial vision, objectives, development strategy and a series of policies that will guide the scale, location and type of development within the District until 2026. Copy of documents, adoption information and the Inspector's report are now available
Central Wakefield Area Action Plan
As part of the Local Development Framework the Council is producing an Area Action Plan for Central Wakefield to guide development within the plan area.The Inspector’s Report is now available.
Waste Development Plan Document
Sets out how we will manage waste from industrial and business sources as well as from our homes. It will include site proposals and policies to guide decisions about the location and operation of new waste-related developments in the district. Examination information now available.
Site Specific Proposals - Development Plan Document
This document will include site allocations and designations for the LDF. Site selection methodology now available.
Development Contributions Supplementary Planning Document
Sets out how benefits for the Community will be negotiated and delivered from large development proposals within the District.
Annual Monitoring Report
Gives details of Annual Monitoring Reports submitted to Government Office in December each year, reporting on the previous financial year.
Landscape Character Assessment
Gives details of the Landscape Character Assessment undertaken to assist in the preparation of the LDF.
Urban Potential Study
This study assesses the potential of the urban areas of the District to accommodate additional housing development. It is published as a background document to the preparation of the LDF.
Planning Portal
External link to the Planning Portal providing a Visual Guide to Local Development Frameworks.
LDF Portal
The LDF Portal site provides interactive maps and information with links to the LDF documents