Core Strategy

The Core Strategy Development Plan Document (DPD)
The Core Strategy is the main Development Plan Document prepared by the Council. It sets out the key elements of the planning framework for Westminster, for the next 15-20 years.

The Core Strategy will include; a spatial vision and strategic objectives for the area, a spatial strategy, and a monitoring and implementation framework for achieving the spatial vision.

It is being produced in a number of stages;

Issues and Options - were consulted on over the summer 2007
Preferred Options - are being consulted on from 24th July - 30th September 2008
Submission Draft - will be prepared following consultation on the Preferred Options
Adopted Document - subject to the outcome of an Independent Examination, the Core Strategy Document is planned to be adopted in 2010.

All of the Council's Development Plan Documents (DPDs) will be in conformity with the Core Strategy.

Provisional Timetable for development of the LDF Core Strategy

Issues and options stage for public comment May-July 2007
Publication of Preferred Options for consultation July-September 2008
Publication of Core Strategy for consultation and Submission to the Secretary of State March-May 2009
Public Examination September/October 2009
Adoption of Core Strategy Report March/April 2010

To find out more about the current schedule, please contact us using the contact details below.

Find out more
If you would like to find out more about the Core Strategy, or the overall LDF process, please complete the online comments form:
Local Development Framework Enquiry form
Please also use this form if you would like to be included in our consultations database.

If you have any further queries or comments, please contact the LDF team by email:
Email: ldf@westminster.gov.uk

Telephone: 020 7641 2513

Alternatively you can;
Write to:
The LDF Team,
11th Floor City Hall,
64 Victoria Street,
London SW1E 6QP.