The Local Development Framework (LDF) is the term used to describe the set of documents
which will eventually include all of the Council's planning documents. As these documents are
adopted, they will eventually replace the 1997 Local Plan and the Regional Spatial Strategy.
Please note that the Government is increasingly referring to Local plans rather than using the term
Local Development Framework
These documents clarify and expand upon policies contained in the Local Plan and LDF
A Masterplan is currently being prepared for Daventry Town. The Masterplan sets out a vision for
the town to 2040 and a framework for achieving that vision.
Planning authorities are required to prepare Annual Monitoring Reports (AMR) to monitor how
the Council is performing in implementing the Local Development Scheme (LDS), and progress
in achieving Local Development Framework aims and objectives.
Planning Policy Statement 3 requires that the Council can show it has enough land for housing for
the next five years. The five-year land supply will be reviewed annually.
The Daventry District Local Plan was adopted in 1997. It sets out what we plan to do with land in
the district and how we will control development. The Saved Policies of the Plan will remain in force
until replaced by policies in the emerging Local Development Framework
Neighbourhood Planning forms part of the reforms the Government is making to the Planning
system. The role of a Village Design Statement is to provide more detailed design guidance for a
parish and to supplement the planning policies of the local planning authority.
A Conservation Area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or
appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.
Most of the publications can be viewed on line, but some older documents are not available in this format. These documents can be purchased or viewed at DDC, Lodge Road, Daventry.
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