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Local Development Framework

ldf - a new vision for developing Wakefield District 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.

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'. Several parts of the saved UDP have now been replaced by new LDF documents.

The Council is preparing the LDF in the context of national and local policies, including the Wakefield District Partnership's Community Strategy.

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

The Wakefield Metropolitan District Unitary Development Plan First Alterations can be viewed by following the links under 'Features'. 

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 

August 2010

The Council adopted the Core Strategy and Development Policies documents on 15 April 2009, the Central Wakefield Area Action Plan on 17 June 2009, and the Waste document on 9 December 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. A schedule of current policies is also available for information (see `Downloads').

The Site Specific Proposals Consultation Draft document is available to view and comments can be made until 29 September 2010. Please follow the link below.


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.Copy of the document, adoption information and the Inspector’s report are 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. The Inspector’s report is now available.
Site Specific Proposals - Development Plan Document
This document will include site allocations and designations for the LDF. Consultation Draft document now available to view and comment.
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
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Wakefield Metropolitan District Unitary Development Plan First Alteration