 
Welcome to the LDF pages of the Breckland Council website. Please note that these pages will be replaced over the forthcoming weeks with new pages designed to improve the way you can access information on the LDF. The review of these pages will not affect your ability to access to the information provided on-line or your opportunity to comment during LDF consultations.
The Breckland Local Development Framework (LDF) will replace the adopted Local Plan and plan for the period up to 2026. The objective of the LDF will be to support Breckland communities that:
- are economically prosperous;
- have decent homes at affordable prices;
- safeguard the countryside; and
- enjoy a well designed, accessible and pleasant living and working environment
The preparation of the LDF will be underpinned by effective community participation.
Like the adopted Local Plan, the new LDF will be the starting point for determining planning applications.
Below are links to the component documents that will make up the Local Development Framework (LDF). If you would like to find out more about the new Planning System and what the LDF is all about please take a look at the Department of Communities and Local Government website and the Planning Portal via links on our links and contacts page
The Breckland Local Development Framework needs to be prepared in line with the requirements in the emerging Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) - East of England Plan. The RSS can be read at http://www.go-east.gov.uk/goeast/planning/regionalplanning/. The Regional Strategy is an important planning document and will form part of the Development Plan, against which planning applications will be considered.
This leaflet outlines how the new planning system will work in Breckland. Please note that dates have changed. For an up-to-date timetable see our Local Development Scheme below.
Current Consultation
Proposed Submission Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Document
In accordance with Regulation 27(e) of The Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008, Breckland Council has published the Proposed Submission version of its Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document and is inviting representations on its ‘soundness’.
Representations can be submitted to the Council between 9 am on Monday 5th January 2009 and 5pm Monday 16th February 2009. Late representations cannot be considered.
The document outlines the Council’s proposed vision, strategic objectives and spatial strategy for the entire Breckland District up to 2026. The document also includes policies against which planning applications will be considered and shows how the Proposals Map will be amended to reflect the new policies.
Find more information about this document here: Proposed Submission Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Document
An electronic copy of the proposed Submission Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Document can be downloaded here (pdf 4.5mb).
The proposed submission Proposals Maps can be viewed here
Representations can be made using the interactive document via the above link or can be made in writing using the standardised form provided with the document. Written representations should be sent to The Programme Officer, Breckland Council, Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, NR19 1EE or e-mailed to programme.officer@breckland.gov.uk. Representations can be accompanied by a request to be notified of; when the document is submitted for independent examination, the publication of the inspector’s recommendations and the adoption of the document.
A copy of the representation form can be downloaded here (Word Document 307KB)
A copy of the Statement of Representations Proceedure can be downloaded here (Word Document 143KB)
Please note that Breckland Council will be updating these pages over the next few weeks. This will not affect your opportunity to submit representations but will enhance the way you can access information on the LDF. If you experience difficulties accessing the LDF information you are seeking please e-mail planningpolicyteam@breckland.gov.uk
To see the Supporting Documents including the Sustainability Appraisal click below:
Supporting Documents
Previous Consultation
Site Specific Policies and Proposals Development Plan Document
Breckland has recently consulted on the first round of Issues and Options of the Site Specific Policies and Proposals Document of the LDF (Regulation 25). The consultation sought stakeholder’s views on sites submitted to the Council for consideration in the plan. A number of additional sites were promoted to the Council during the consultation. These sites will be subject to consultation early in the New Year.
Find more information on this document here: Site Specifics Policies and Proposals Document
Follow this link for further information on the growth proposals for Attleborough
Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document
In early 2008, Breckland consulted on the Preferred Options of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies. This document set out the Council’s preferred spatial vision and strategy for development in Breckland up to 2026. We received more than 700 representations on the document. These comments have been assessed and will help formulate the policies in the forthcoming submission version of the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies. Follow this link to see a list of all the comments received and this link to view the consultation document.
If you would like more information about this document please see our pages on the Core Strategy and Development Control Policies Development Plan Document.
Local Development Scheme
The Local Development Scheme is our timetable for producing the LDF. Our Local Development Scheme sets out in more detail what the Breckland Local Development Framework will look like. Click here for more information.
Statement of Community Involvement
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out how Breckland intends to involve its communities in the planning process. This includes participation in all parts of the Local Development Framework (LDF) process and in significant planning applications. Click here for more information.
Core Strategy and Development Control Policies
This document will set out the Council’s overall strategy for development in the district over the plan period and set out the policies that will help determine how the development takes place. Click here for more information.
Site Specific Policies and Proposals
The Site Specific Policies and Proposals will set out where new development will take place and identify land that will be protected. Click here for more information.
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR)
All local planning authorities are required to publish Annual Monitoring Reports (AMRs). The document outlines the Council’s progress against a number of Core Output Indicators required by the Government. At this time, not all of these are able to be monitored however future AMR’s will endeavour to meet these requirements. The AMR is available to download free from the publications page.
Supporting Documents
There are a number of supporting documents that the Council needs, that will act as a baseline of evidence for the Local Development Framework. Click here for more information.
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