Local Development Framework
A new way of controlling and planning future developments was introduced in 2004. The Local Development Framework will replace the Local Plan as the way development is managed and our local environment and economy is protected over the next 20 years. The current Local Plan for the South Area will continue to control development over the next three years while the new Local Development Framework is put in place. In the North Area (the former Mid Beds) the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies document will guide development.
As the Minerals and Waste planning authority, the Central Bedfordshire Council also has a statutory duty to prepare and review Minerals and Waste Development Framework. For more information please follow this link.
There are two Local Development Frameworks for Central Bedfordshire - one for the North area (former Mid Bedfordshire area) and a joint one for the South area ( Luton and former South Bedfordshire area).
If you are unsure about what Local Development Framework applies to your area then below is a list of towns and villages. Please select which location is of interest and we will guide you to the most relevant LDF.