EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

The Local Development Framework (LDF) contains the policies and programmes which guide the development and use of land in the National Park, and informs decisions on planning applications and appeals. A brief summary of the Exmoor National Park LDF can be downloaded below:

EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK LDF SUMMARY LEAFLET   (98 KB - PDF)

At present the LDF comprises of the following documents:

Exmoor National Park Local Plan 2001-2011 (adopted 1st March 2005) – the policies of the local plan were automatically saved for 3 years under the new Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. A Protocol was put in place for Local Plan policies to be saved for a further period to allow authorities sufficient time to progress with the LDF and adopt Development Plan Documents which will effectively supersede the Local Plan. The Exmoor National Park Authority successfully applied to the Secretary of State to extend the period of saved policies up until 2011 on the grounds that it is not feasible or desirable to replace Local Plan policies, and the saved policies reflect the principles of local development frameworks.

LDF Proposals Map was adopted in March 2005 and shows the areas to which particular policies relate. At present this Proposals Map is identical to the Local Plan Proposals Map, but in time it will be revised as needed, as new Development Plan Documents which affect it are adopted, and supersede the Local Plan Proposals Map.

Local Development Scheme (LDS) - (April 2007) sets out the Authority’s 3 year programme for the production of local development documents in the ‘Local Development Framework’.

Annual Monitoring Report 2007/08 (AMR) - The current AMR was submitted to Government in December 2008. It reviews progress in implementing the Local Development Scheme and current Local Development Framework Policies.

Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) was formally adopted by the Authority on the 1st August 2006. This document sets out how the Authority intends to consult the community and other stakeholders on the production of local development documents and planning applications.

Documents in Preparation

Currently in preparation for future inclusion in the Local Development Framework are the following:

Core Strategy and Development Management Policies (Development Plan Document) is currently in preparation. The Policy and Community Team are currently undertaking research and fact-finding to produce a robust evidence base which will underpin the Core Strategy and Development Management Policies DPD. Engagement with stakeholders and the local community will also form a significant part of the evidence base for the Core Strategy.

LDF Consultation Register

If you wish to be consulted about the preparation of all or any of the future local development documents please complete the LDF Consultation form (PDF 59KB) and return to:
       Policy and Community, Exmoor National Park Authority, Exmoor House, Dulverton, Somerset. TA22 9HL

Or alternatively you can download and save this LDF Consulation form (Word 51KB) and enter your information electronically and e-mail to: ldf@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

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