Local Development Framework
To receive a presentation of the Head of Planning and Policy
Minutes:
Consideration was given to a presentation by the Head of Planning and Policy on the Local Development Framework (LDF) process.
The LDF system introduced a spatial planning approach, whichprovided the basis for guiding future development within the Borough.Unlike the former Structure Plan/Local Plan system, the LDF process involved all stakeholders at all stages of the process. The LDF consisted of a folder of planning documents, which would provide a single source for all the Council’s planning policies.
The folder contained the following documents:
To date the Council had achieved the progress in the following areas:
The draft Core Strategy timetable was as follows:
With regard to the future plans for the BAE Site at Woodford, it was noted that the site lay partly within Stockport Borough and partly within Cheshire East. It was noted that Stockport would be undertaking a public consultation on a preferred strategy. However possibilities included housing, mixed use or office space for the development part of the site.
RESOLVED
That the presentation be noted