The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has started work on the new Yorkshire Dales Development Framework (YDDF) which will form the Local Development Framework (LDF) for the National Park. LDFs represent a new way of producing planning policies following the 2004 Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act and will replace the old system of Local Plans.
The YDDF consists of a number of elements:
- Housing and Minerals & Waste Development Plan Documents (DPDs)
- Call for housing sites
- Public consultation
- Sustainability Appraisal (SA)
- Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
- Local Development Scheme (LDS)
- Annual Monitoring Report (AMR)
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Housing Development Plan Document (DPD)
The first review of policy as part of the LDF is housing please see our housing development plan page for further details.
Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
The SCI sets out the Authority's arrangements for involving the public in the planning process through consultation and participation.
Local Development Scheme (LDS)
The LDS sets out the programme for the production of the YDDF. A revised version was adopted by the Authority in November 2009:
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR)
The Annual Monitoring Report is used to identify the impact of planning policy, noting any trends and areas for future action. These reports are produced each December and cover the preceding financial year. AMRs are available for the last four years:
Yorkshire Dales Local Plan - Annual Monitoring Report 2008-9
Yorkshire Dales Local Plan - Annual Monitoring Report 2007-8
Yorkshire Dales Local Plan - Annual Monitoring Report 2006-7
Yorkshire Dales Local Plan - Annual Monitoring Report 2005-6
Yorkshire Dales Local Plan - Annual Monitoring Report 2004-5
Anyone interested in finding out more about the Development Framework or any aspect of planning policy should email the Strategic Planning Officer or call him on 01969 652334.
