Introduction to Local Development Frameworks
The 2004 Planning Act requires local authorities to
produce Local Development Frameworks (LDFs). These will eventually
replace local plans. You can see an outline of the various parts of
an LDF, and check progress with them in West Lancashire, by
following the links below.
Local Development Framework Links:
For a more general overview of the new system, the Planning
Portal website (external link) has an interactive diagram
showing how the different components of the LDF fit together.
Timetables
We hope to have the Core Strategy adopted by 2012/13 and the
Site Allocations document a year or so later. For more
details, please see the Local Development Scheme page.
Consultation
One of the main principles behind the new planning system is
community involvement. We will be consulting far more frequently
than under the former planning system.
Newsletter
We intend to keep people up-to-date with LDF matters via a
newsletter. We plan to produce another
newsletter in spring 2010.
Contact us