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Worthing - Local Development Framework
Worthing’s Local Development Framework
The planning system is in place to provide a balance and a direction of how people want to see their towns developed and conserved for the future.
In September 2004 the Government introduced a planning system with the objectives of speeding up the preparation of plans, so that they can react quickly to the changing needs of the community. To achieve this, Local Planning Authorities must ensure that the local community and other interested parties are involved in the production of documents at an early stage.
The 2004 plan-led system was formed of two tiers. The first was at a regional level. The South East Regional Assembly prepared a Regional Spatial Strategy called the South East Plan (May 2009). The South East Plan determined how many homes were needed to meet future needs in the region, as well as major development opportunities to support the region in areas such as education, transport, and employment growth.
NOTE - It is important to note that on the 6th July 2010 the Secretary of State announced the revocation of Regional Strategies with immediate effect - the legal basis will be abolished through the forthcoming Localism Bill. Although the revocation of the South East Plan will inevitably result in the need to review the LDF the Council is being encouraged to continue to progress the Core Strategy. Further information relating to these changes will be set out on these pages when it becomes available.
The second tier of the 2004 system was at the local level, where local authorities are responsible for the preparation of a Local Development Framework. This is a suite of documents that set out how the local area wants and needs to change, striking a balance between environmental, social and economic needs. Although the new Coalition Government has made it clear that significant changes will be (and have been) made to the planning system there is every indication that the Local Development Framework process will be retained in a similar form but will be revised to help play a key role in delivering the 'localism agenda'.
The Council has prepared two documents that are pivotal to the LDF process. The Local Development Scheme (LDS) forms a three year project plan that sets out clear milestones for each component of the LDF. The Statement of Community Involvement sets out how the Council will involve and engage the community in the production of LDF documents. Community ownership of the plans and policies is a key aspect of bringing forward the successful delivery of the LDF. Further information on both of these documents can be found in the appropriate pages of the website.
Recent emphasis has been place on progressing the Worthing Core Strategy towards adoption. The Core Strategy is the key planning policy document that will set out the overall vision and planning strategy in Worthing over the next 10-20 years. It sets out the issues and challenges facing the town in the future and highlights the priority areas that need to be addressed in order to help Worthing develop into an even stronger town, both economically and socially. Put simply, when adopted, the Core Strategy will set out what we want to achieve in different parts of the Borough to 2026 and how we will go about doing it.
The Core Strategy has now reached one of its final stages and it was submitted to the Secretary of State in July 2010. An explanation of the next stages and an overview of progress since early 2009 can be found using this link: Core Strategy Latest.
Worthing Planning Policy Newsletter
To help keep the community informed of the latest Planning Policy news and progression of the Local Development Framework, the Council publishes a regular Worthing Planning Policy Newsletter. Previous editions of the Newsletter can be viewed below and if you sign up to the Information Service (see below) you will receive future editions by email.
Planning Policy Information Service
We would be interested to hear your feedback on the Newsletter. Please send any comments or questions to planningpolicy@worthing.gov.uk.
Planning Policy Information Service
Planning Policy has introduced a free email information service. Those who are signed up to this emailing list will receive email updates on the work of the Planning Policy Team and other relevant information to include:
- Local Development Framework document progress
- Relevant press releases
- Future consultation dates, consultation reminders and exhibition dates
- Notification of receipt of Inspector's Reports
- Notification of key committee/council dates
- Notification of publication of background documents and further studies
- Other regional and national planning
You can subscribe/unsubscribe from the information service by sending your request and contact details to planningpolicy@worthing.gov.uk.
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