Purpose and application of LDP policies

The purpose of the LDP is to inform the public, statutory authorities, developers and other interested parties of how our Borough should develop in the years ahead. It will balance competing demands and aim to ensure that appropriate development occurs in the right place, at the right time. The policies and proposals of the LDP will be used to determine planning applications. A good LDP will lead to decisions that are consistent and people will know what to expect in terms of change, and the locations where development will be encouraged.