Local Development Framework research
The revised planning system places a greater emphasis on undertaking research to inform planning policies. The Council commissioned a number of studies which provide advice and information on a number of planning topics. Those which have already been completed are:
- Infrastructure Delivery Plan
- Heat Mapping Study
- Open Land Review (January 2006)
- Town Centre Retail Research
- Employment Land Study (November 2009)
- Housing needs assessment
- Housing land supply
- Education research
- Sport, open space and recreation needs assessment
(pdf, 737KB) - Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
- Flood Risk and Development Sequential Test Report
- Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment
- Surface Water Management Plan
- New Housing Survey 2006
- Financial Viability Assessment
- Appropriate Assessment(pdf, 342KB)
- Appropriate Assessment Letter(pdf, 34KB)
- Borough-wide Sustainable Urban Development Study
- Evidence Base for Carbon Emissions Reduction Policies
Core Strategy background information
Information on the policy framework and background to the preparation of the Core Strategy is included in the Core Strategy background information(pdf, 338KB).
Related information
Contact the Local Development Framework Team
If you would like more information, please contact Local Development Framework Team.
Email: ldf@richmond.gov.uk
Telephone: 0208 891 7322