Planning Policy
Westminster’s planning policy framework is currently moving from a Unitary Development Plan based system to a Local Development Framework.
The current statutory ‘development plan’ for Westminster is the ‘saved’ Unitary Development Plan and the Mayor of London’s London Plan. Planning applications must be determined in accordance with the development plan for Westminster, unless material considerations suggest otherwise.
For the last three years, Westminster City Council has also been developing its new Local Development Framework (LDF). This will eventually replace the UDP.
Unitary Development Plan
The policies in the UDP which were ‘saved’ by the Secretary of State are key statutory considerations for planning applications.
Core Strategy (LDF)
The Core Strategy is the main DPD prepared by the council. It sets out the key elements of the planning framework for Westminster, for the next 15-20 years.
City Management Plan (CMP) Consultation Draft
City Management Plan (CMP) Consultation Draft November 2011. Consultation now open for your comments.
Supplementary Planning Documents (LDF) and Supplementary Planning Guidance
More information about how policies are to be implemented. Newer documents called Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) and are part of the LDF. Older ones are Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG)
Planning Briefs (SPDs) and (SPGs)
Provide detailed information about how planning policies apply to particular sites.
Conservation Area Audits (SPDs and SPGs)
Sets out the special characteristics and heritage value as well as guidance for development within Westminster’s 55 Conservation Areas.
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