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Local Development Framework (LDF)
The Local Development Framework (LDF) is a suite of documents which together will guide development within South Cambridgeshire.
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).
- 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)
- Core Strategy DPD - Adopted January 2007
- Development Control Policies DPD - Adopted July 2007
- Site Specific Policies DPD - Adopted January 2010
- South Cambridgeshire Local Plan - Issues & Options anticipated in Summer 2012
- Gypsy and Travellers DPD - this DPD is no longer being produced. Planning policies and proposals for Gypsy & Traveller accommodation in the district will now be included in the South Cambridgeshire Local Plan.
Area Action Plans (AAP)
- Northstowe AAP - Adopted July 2007
- Cambridge East AAP - (prepared jointly with Cambridge City Council) Adopted February 2008
- Cambridge Southern Fringe AAP - Adopted February 2008
- North-West Cambridge AAP - (prepared jointly with Cambridge City Council) Adopted October 2009
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD)
- Cottenham Village Design Statement - Adopted November 2007
- Development Affecting Conservation Areas SPD - Adopted January 2009
- Open Space in New Developments SPD - Adopted January 2009
- Public Art SPD - Adopted January 2009
- Trees & Development Sites SPD - Adopted January 2009
- Biodiversity SPD - Adopted July 2009
- Listed Buildings SPD - Adopted July 2009
- Landscape in New Developments SPD - Adopted March 2010
- District Design Guide SPD - Adopted March 2010
- Affordable Housing SPD - Adopted March 2010
- Orchard Park Design Guidance SPD - Adopted March 2011
- Health Impact Assessment SPD - Adopted March 2011
- Fen Drayton Former Land Settlement Association Estate SPD - Adopted May 2011
Other LDF Documents
- Adopted Proposals Map - Published in July 2011
- Local Development Scheme
- Statement of Community Involvement - Adopted January 2010
- Annual Monitoring Report
- Sustainability Appraisals (SA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Other Planning Policy Documents
- Foodstore Provision in North West Cambridge Informal Planning Policy Guidance - Adopted March 2011
Evidence Base and Supporting Studies
- Strategic Flood Risk Assessment - September 2010
- Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment - Call for Sites in June - July 2011
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.
