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Welcome to the Runnymede Local Development Framework (LDF) home page.
Since coming to power the coalition Government have made a number changes which have affected the planning system including the revocation of the South East Plan which set out the number of new homes which Runnymede was expected to provide over the next 20 years in favour of a more local approach.
Due to this change the Council is considering the best way in which to take forward its Core Strategy. Changes will be published on the website once a new timetable has been agreed. For further information please refer to the Planning Committee Report 14th July 2010.
The LDF will eventually replace the current Local Plan as the principal guide to future development in Runnymede up till 2026.
On this page, you can find information regarding the Council's progress on the emerging LDF and view all relevant documents.
The Planning Portal website gives a comprehensive guide to the structure and content of LDFs.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All information on this page relates to current LDF work; the council formerly withdrew the previous Core Strategy in 2007. All information relating to the previous document and associated DPDs have been archived and are available.
Core Strategy
The Core Strategy sets out the council's broad strategic approach to shaping the future of the borough.
Core Strategy Public Participation - June 2009
Core Strategy Issues and Options - June 2008
Development Plan Documents (DPDs)
DPDs hold more detailed policies on specific topics.
Runnymede has not published any DPDs to date. Please see LDS for timetable of preparation.
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)
SPDs are used to provide further detail to policies and proposals contained in a DPD.
Runnymede has not published any SPDs to date. Please see LDS for timetable of preparation.
Statement of Community Involvement (SCI)
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out the council's strategy and methods for involving people in the preparation of planning documents. The Council formally adopted its SCI on the 14th of December 2006.
Adopted Statement of Community Involvement
Local Development Scheme (LDS)
The LDS is a timetable for preparation of documents in the Runnymede Development Framework.
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR)
The AMR published annually, reports on progress of the production of documents in the Local Development Framework, and the extent to which key objectives of the LDF and Local Plan policies are being achieved.
The AMR reports the previous financial year and is usually published in December.
The latest AMR is available here
Background Documents
These documents form the evidence base for the LDF.
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
Housing Viability Study
Employment Land Review
Former DERA Site boundary consultation
Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment (SHLAA)
Open space survey 2010
Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA)
Retail Needs Study
Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment - Appendix K Figures May 2009
Please direct any enquiries regarding the Runnymede LDF to:
Planning Policy, Runnymede Borough Council, Runnymede Civic Centre, Station Road, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2AH
Telephone: 01932 42 5278
Fax: 01932 83 83 84 (marked with F.A.O Planning Policy)
Email: ldf@runnymede.gov.uk