skip through navigation (Access Key = S ) Jump to Accessibility Information (Access Key = 0 ) Jump to Home Page (Access Key = 1 ) Jump to News (Access Key = 2 ) Jump to Site Map (Access Key = 3 ) Jump to Search Box (Access Key = 4 ) Jump to Frequently Asked Questions (Access Key = 5 ) Jump to Help Page (Access Key = 6 ) Jump to Complaints (Access Key = 7 ) Jump to Terms and Conditions (Access Key = 8 ) Jump to Feedback Form (Access Key = 9 ) Jump to content (Access Key = N ) Jump to Business and Advice (Access Key = B ) Jump to Leisure and Culture (Access Key = C ) Jump to Council and Community Diary (Access Key = M ) Jump to Environment and Planning (Access Key = V ) Jump to Community and Learning (Access Key = G ) Jump to Do It Online (Access Key = O ) Jump to Children and Young People (Access Key = P ) Jump to A to Z Services (Access Key = T ) Jump to Your Council (Access Key = Y ) Jump to A too Z site Index (Access Key = Z ) jump to Read Speaker functionality (Access Key = L) Jump to Printer Friendly Version (Access Key = F) Jump to Text Only (Access Key = J) Jump to Change Contrast (Access Key = K)
Local Development Framework (Spelthorne Development Plan)
Local Development Frameworks (LDFs)

New planning legislation introduced through the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires all local planning authorities to produce a new plan for their areas to replace existing local plans.  These new plans are called Local Development Frameworks (LDF).  The LDF is a folder of different documents referred to as Local Development Documents (LDD).  LDD’s include Development Plan Documents (DPDs), Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs), a Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), an Annual Monitoring Report and a Local Development Scheme.

The Council is now preparing the Local Development Framework for Spelthorne to replace the existing Local Plan and to address planning issues in the Borough up to 2026.

Development Plan Documents (DPD)

LDF current position

The Council submitted the Spelthorne Development Plan Core Strategy and Policies DPD and Allocations DPD to the Secretary of State on 14 June 2007.  

The Council is now consulting on an amended Core Strategy and Policies DPD for the period from 6 March to 17 April.


We have also consulted on alternative site allocations put forward in response to the submission documents.


Examination of DPDs
Arrangements are now being made for the public Examinations of the submitted DPDs.

To find out more about the documents and to view representations received click on the following link Local Development Framework Submission Documents

Previous Consultations

We consulted on Preferred Options for Spelthorne Development Plan - Strategy and Policies and Proposals. We also carried out an 'initial consultation' on Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs). The consultation period was between 4 May 2006 and 15 June 2006.

Quick links

Published documents
External links

Who to contact

Any questions or feedback? Would you like to join our contact list to receive information about the future stages of the Spelthorne LDF ?  Please contact Lynne Gardner on 01784 446449 or e-mail planning.policy@spelthorne.gov.uk