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A final consultation is taking place on land for future development and policies to help make decisions on planning applications. Exhibitions are taking place across the District. View the Spring 2010 Newsletter.


local_development_framework_logo The Waveney Local Development Framework, looking to 2021, is gradually replacing the Local Plan with a folder of local planning documents. The Waveney Local Development Framework and East of England Plan, which is prepared at the regional level, are the key documents to help guide and control development in the District.
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Development Plan Documents

Core Strategy
The overall approach towards future development.

Development Management Policies
Policies to help make decisions on planning applications.

Site Specific Allocations
Identifying land for particular or a mix of uses.

Area Action Plan  
Providing focus on the regeneration and improvement of the Lake Lothing and Outer Harbour Area in central Lowestoft.

Proposals Map
An illustration of policies and proposals contained within the Development Plan Documents.

Other Local Development Framework Documents

Supplementary Planning Documents
Providing further detail to policies and proposals.

Annual Monitoring Report
Assessing progress and effectiveness.

Statement of Community Involvement
Involving the community in the Local Development Framework.

Local Development Scheme
The project plan, including a timetable.

Other Relevant Documents

Background studies
These documents are assisting in providing the evidence base upon which the Local Development Framework will be based.

Broads Authority LDF / Suffolk Minerals & Waste LDF
Development in the District is also guided by the Broads Authority Local Development Framework, which is prepared by the Broads Authority to cover the Broads area within Waveney, and the Minerals and Waste Local Development Frameworks, which are prepared by Suffolk County Council.

Newsletters
Updates on the progress being made on the Local Development Framework.

Feedback Form
Provide feedback on the quality and effectiveness of publications.

Contacting the Planning Policy Team:
Telephone: 01502 523029
Email: planningpolicy@waveney.gov.uk