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Local Development Framework
Latest News: An independent Planning Inspector has been appointed to Examine the Site Specific Allocations and Development Management Policies DPDs. The public hearing part of the examination is scheduled to start on Tuesday 12th October 2010, with a pre-hearing meeting on Wednesday 1st September 2010. Visit the Examination page.

local_development_framework_logoThe Waveney Local Development Framework, looking to 2021, is gradually replacing the Local Plan with a number of local planning documents.

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Development Plan Documents

Core Strategy
The overall approach towards future development.

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

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

Area Action Plan  
Promoting the regeneration of the Lake Lothing and Outer Harbour Area of 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.

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