Core Strategy

The Core Strategy is a Development Plan Document (DPD) which is part of the Local Development Framework (LDF). It is the strategic policy document, which will determine the future planning policy for the Borough. It outlines the Vision, Spatial Strategy and 20 Core Planning Policies on topics such as climate change, housing, employment and retailing.

The Core Strategy was submitted to the Government on 20 March 2008. The Inspector, Mrs Ava Wood DipArch MRTPI, has reported on the Examination into the Core Strategy. Her overall conclusion is that the Core Strategy is sound. View the Inspector's Report(pdf, 367KB).

The Core Strategy was adopted on 21 April 2009, following recommendation by Cabinet on 23 March 2009 and full Council on 21 April 2009.

Key documents

• The adopted Core Strategy(pdf, 3725KB)
• The adopted Core Strategy (online version)
• Proposals Map (interactive online version)
• The Adoption Statement(pdf, 31KB)
• The Core Strategy SA Adoption Statement(pdf, 57KB)

Note: Appendix One of the Core Strategy outlines which policies in the Unitary Development Plan (UDP) are now superseded by the Core Strategy.

Find out more about the preparation of the Core Strategy