Local Development Scheme

The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a work programme that sets out how and when the Council will prepare and revise its planning policies in development plan documents (DPDs).

The current Local Development Scheme (.pdf) (4MB)(Opens in new window) (Opens in a New Window) replaces the previous (2019) version. It was approved by Council's Cabinet on 12 March 2024.

A draft Local Development Scheme (March 2025)(.pdf)(448KB)(Opens in New Window) (Opens in a New Window) has been prepared but is subject to Council approval.


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