Local Development Framework (LDF)

The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a suite of documents which together will guide development within South Cambridgeshire.


South Cambridgeshire District Outline Map

Latest News on our Local Development Framework (LDF)

Information on the preparation and review of our Development Plan Documents (DPDs) and Supplementary Planning Documents (DPDs).


Online consultation - View current and past consultation documents and representations made against them.

Adopted Planning Policies - Details South Cambridgeshire's current adopted planning policy documents.


Development Plan Documents (DPD)

Area Action Plans (AAP)

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD)

Other LDF Documents

Other Planning Policy Documents

Evidence Base and Supporting Studies

Other Information

  • Planning Policy Document Price List - To purchase any of these documents, call into our offices in Cambourne, or send a cheque in the correct sum (all prices inlcude postage) to Planning Policy, South Cambridgeshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, CB23 6EA. All cheques should be made payable to South Cambridgeshire District Council. Alternatively, call our team on 01954 713183. Payment must be received before despatch.
  • Planning Customer Service Standards Leaflet
  • LDF Document Archive - A record of consultation documents and supporting studies from previous stages of the Local Development Framework preparation process.
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