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An introduction to the LDF

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The Council is producing a Local Development Framework for Newham that will eventually replace the Borough's Unitary Development Plan (UDP). This page details the existing planning policy framework for Newham and the emerging LDF.

Planning Policy

The planning system in England follows a `plan-led' approach. This involves the preparation of development plans that determine how we use land, what we can build and where we can build it. The existing planning framework for Newham consists of the following documents:


The Local Development Framework (LDF)

The Local Development Framework will aim to meet the local community's future economic, environmental and social needs through the spatial planning system. It will comprise a series of Local Development Documents (LDDs) that set out the Borough's spatial planning strategy and provide detailed policy and guidance as to how the Borough should develop until 2026.


Newham's LDF will include:

Development Plan Documents (DPDs)

DPDs outline the key development objectives of the LDF. They are subject to rigorous procedures of community involvement, consultation and independent examination. Once adopted, development management decisions must be made in accordance with the DPDs unless material considerations demonstrate otherwise. DPDs are also subject to Sustainability Appraisal (SA). The LDF will initially consist of the following DPDs:


Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)

SPDs expand or add details to policies laid out in in the Unitary Development Plan (and eventually, Development Plan Documents). These can take the form of design guides, area development briefs, master plans or issue-based documents.


Supporting Documents


Other Local Development Documents (LDDs)

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