The Local Development Framework (LDF) will help shape the future development of Richmondshire outside of the National Park.  LDF's were introduced by the 2004 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act and will replace existing local plans, which will remain in force until LDF documents are approved and adopted by the Council.

The LDF will be a set of individual policy and advisory documents.  This is designed to make development plans adaptable to changing circumstances.  When completed Richmondshire's LDF will comprise the following parts, listed below. At the moment we are working on the Core Strategy:

The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a project plan for the Council's preparation of the LDF.

Statement of Community Involvement (SCI): sets out how the Council will involve the community during the production of the LDF.

The Core Strategy: will set out the overarching spatial vision and objectives for the LDF and is the document we are currently working on.

The Hipswell, Scotton and Colburn Area Action Plan (AAP): will set out how these three settlements and Catterick Garrison military base could develop.
 

The Facilitating Development document will provide the detailed policies relevant to individual sites and support the Core Policies in the Core Strategy.

Supporting Information : the studies and assessments carried out to inform emerging LDF policies and key strategic documents supported by the LDF.

Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment: are assessments of the affects of proposed Strategies and Plans on social, environmental and economic conditions and their contribution to sustainable development.

Annual Monitoring Report: sets out progress on the preparation and monitoring of the LDF.