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Local Development Framework

Latest News on the Harrogate District LDF

Icon: Local Development Framework The Local Development Scheme 3rd Review came into effect on 26 June 2009.
 

The Harrogate District Local Development Framework (LDF) comprises a range of documents, including Development Plan Documents and Supplementary Planning Documents.

The Development Plan Documents and the Regional Spatial Strategy  make up the Development Plan for Harrogate District. These documents will progressively replace the Harrogate District Local Plan (as amended by the Selective Alteration).

The LDF also comprises other documents. These include the Local Development Scheme, Statement of Community Involvement and Annual Monitoring Report.

Information on all the current documents in the LDF is accessible from the links below: 

The Council has a statutory duty to produce the following documents as part of the Harrogate District LDF:

Local Development Scheme (LDS) Third review

Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)

Annual Monitoring Report (AMR)

The following are Development Plan Documents (DPDs).  They are subject to an independent examination and an inspector's binding report:

Core Strategy DPD*

Sites & Policies DPD

 

The following are Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs). These expand upon (or provide more detail to) policies outlined in DPDs.  They are not subject to independent examination but community involvement is still required in their production:

House Extensions & Garages: A Design Guide SPD*

Provision for Open Space in connection with New Development SPD*

Provision for Village Halls in connection with New Development SPD*
Draft Homes for Local People SPD*
Guidelines for Equestrian Development in the Nidderdale(AONB) SPD*
  
The following documents form part of the evidence base to support preparation of the Development Plan Documents.
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA) Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA)  
Other documents:

The Council also has Development Control Guidance and Supplementary Planning Guidance which will continue to be used to help determine planning applications.

The SCI and DPDs are subject to independent examination and an Inspector's binding report.

*These documents are accompanied by a 'Sustainability Appraisal' to ensure that their policies and proposals contribute to sustainable development.

You can get more general information about LDFs from PPS12 on the DCLG's website.  Harrogate District LDF, along with the Regional Spatial Strategy (prepared by the Regional Assembly), will provide the statutory basis for the future development and conservation of the District.

The preparation, monitoring and review of the LDF is a continuous process.  The Council welcomes comments from the community and stakeholders on all reports and documents.  Please contact the Council on ldf@harrogate.gov.uk

There are also occasions when a statutory period of consultation (usually six weeks) takes place and during these there will be a specific deadline set for the receipt of comments. During consultation, in addition to availability of documents on this site, paper copies can be viewed at the Council Offices at: Knapping Mount and Crescent Gardens in Harrogate, Knaresborough House in Knaresborough, the Town Hall in Ripon and at all libraries throughout the District including the mobile library.

Parish Plans

If you would like information on how the Planning Division can help with the preparation of your Parish Plan, please read our Parish Plan Briefing Note (45kb).

Harrogate Borough Council, Council Offices, Crescent Gardens, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2SG, Tel: (01423) 500600