Local Development Framework

Planning legislation has been updated under the 2004 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act. This Act requires that Local Planning Authorities prepare a Local Development Framework (or LDF for short). Coventry's LDF is about managing change to secure the best achievable quality of life for all members of the community and working together to achieve agreed objectives in the development and use of land.

Latest News

City Centre Area Action Plan

The City Centre Area Action Plan will be published for Submission in the Spring.

Components of the Local Development Framework

The existing planning policy framework is provided by the adopted Coventry Development Plan (CDP). The Council is awaiting the Core Strategy Inspector's Report, which is expected at the end of April. The City Council will then "Adopt" the Core Strategy during the Summer, at which point it will replace the Coventry Development Plan 2001. Please visit the Core Strategy page for more information.

Local Development Scheme.	The Council's timetable for the preparation of local development documents.
Statement of Community Involvement.	The Council's policy for engaging, consulting and involving the community on planning applications and the preparation of local development documents.
Sustainability Appraisal.	Planning policy documents are appraised to ensure that they contribute to the aims of Sustainable Development.
Local Development Documents Core Strategy Area Action Plans Supplementary Planning Documents	These form a 'portfolio' of policy documents which will deliver the spatial planning strategy for the city.
Annual Monitoring Report.	Provides information on the achievement of policies.
Core Strategy Submission Documents and Evidence Base.	A range of technical studies to support and develop the Local Development Framework.

Contact Details

Joint Policy Team

Civic Centre 4
Much Park Street
Coventry, CV1 2PY
Tel. 024 7683 1187
e-mail. localdevelopmentframework@coventry.gov.uk