The Local Plan

(formerly known as the Local Development Framework)

• Read more about the Local Plan
• The Local Plan on One Page
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Explains what, how, why and when

• Statement of Community Involvement  
• Local Development Scheme 
• Monitoring Report  

Covers policies, plans, maps and guidance

Development Plan Documents (DPD)

• Core Strategy 
• Policies Map  
• Land Allocations 
• Development Management Policies
• Community Infrastructure Levy
• Gypsies & Travellers
• Arnside& Silverdale A.O.N.B 
• Kendal Canal Head Local Plan
• Neighbourhood Plans
• 'saved' Local Plan
• Cumbria Minerals & Waste Local Plan

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD's)

• Wind Energy
• Development Briefs 

Also in this Section

• Directory of Local Plan Documents
• Research & Evidence Base Studies / Settlement Fact Files
• Sustainability Appraisal
• Appropriate Assessment
• Consultations
• Duty to Cooperate
• Consultations
• FAQ

Public Inspection

The South Lakeland Development Plan Documents are currently available for public inspection at the following points in South Lakeland:

• Arnside Library, Grange over Sands Library, Kendal Library, Kirkby Lonsdale Library, Milnthorpe  Library, South Lakeland House - Kendal, Ulverston Library, Ulverston Town Hall

More Information

• Planning Aid: Planning Advice (external web link)
• National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) (external web link)
• Plain Guide to Localism Act 2011 (external web link)
• Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) Regulations (external web link)
• Lake District National Park LDF (external web link)
• CLG National Planning Policy (external web link)
• The Planning Inspectorate (external web link)
• Planning Advisory Service (new planning reform)