Local Development Framework for North Area
On these pages you will find details of the Local Development Framework for the North area (the former Mid Bedfordshire area). If you have any queries please contact Customer Services on 0300 300 8000 and ask for the LDF North Team.
Important Notice:- As of 28th June 2010, the LDF Team for the North area will no longer be based at Priory House and therefore it will not be possible for you to see an Officer in person unless an appointment is made first by contacting the Customer Service Team on the above number. This change does not affect the Development Control Team (Planning Applications) who will continue to be based at Priory House
Core Strategy and Development Management Policies (DPD)
Sets out the vision, objectives and development strategy for the area and the policies against which planning applications will be considered.
Site Allocations (DPD)The process to identify specific sites for new development.
Gypsy and Traveller (DPD)Identifies the amount and location of gypsy and traveller accommodation required in the area and includes criteria based policies against which gypsy and traveller associated development will be determined.
Planning Obligations Strategy (SPD)
To provide advice to securing development related matters in association with planning permissions granted in the rural area.
Design Guide for Central Bedfordshire (SPD)
To provide detailed guidance on a range of design related issues. To provide advice to securing development related matters in association with planning permissions granted.
Local Development Scheme (LDD)
The timetable for the LDF process.
Statement of Community Involvement (LDD)Sets out how the LDF consultation will happen.
Monitoring and ReviewHow we monitor the implementation and effectiveness of our policies.
Member Involvement
The LDF Task Force oversees the preparation of the Local Development Framework. More detail and the Terms of Reference of this group is available on the Local Development Framework Task Force web page