Local Development Framework research
The planning system places a greater emphasis on undertaking research to inform planning policies. The Council prepared and/or commissioned a number of studies which provide advice and information on a number of planning topics. Those which have already been completed are:
- Borough-wide Sustainable Urban Development Study
- Climate Change Strategy
- Education research
- Employment Land Study
- Employment Sites and Premises
(pdf, 6327KB) - Evidence Base for Carbon Emissions Reduction Policies
- Financial Viability Assessment
- Flood Risk and Development Sequential Test Report
- Heat Mapping Study
- Housing land supply
- Housing needs assessment
- Infrastructure Delivery Plan
- Local Economic Assessment
- New Housing Survey
- Open Land Review
- Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment
- Sport, open space and recreation needs assessment(pdf, 737KB)
- Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
- Surface Water Management Plan
- Town Centre Retail Research
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 7117