Local development framework

In this section:

• Core strategy
  This will create a planning vision for York, describing what sort of city it could be in the future
• Allocations development plan document
  This document will identify future development sites for a variety of uses such as housing, employment and retail, as well as considering provision for other uses including open space and community facilities.
• City Centre Area Action Plan
  A City Centre Area Action Plan is being produced for York. Once adopted the plan will form the framework for development in the City Centre for the next 20 years to protect its special qualities but also identify area based proposals to stimulate enhancement where is it needed.
• LDF Evidence Base documents
  A range of information and documents that support the Local Development Framework
• Local development scheme
  The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is a three year project plan for producing the new planning policy framework
• Annual Monitoring Reports (AMR)
  The AMR is produced annually to report on core output indicators, which directly monitor the outcomes of planning policy. The are 29 Core Output Indicators, including several for housing and employment land.
• Statement of community involvement
  The Statement of Community Involvement sets out how and when you can get involved in planning decisions in your area
• Sustainability Appraisal
  The Sustainability Appraisal process is a way of ensuring that all plans and programmes which relate to land use issues are compatible with the aims of sustainable development. We are currently consulting on different Sustainability Appraisal documents.
• York Northwest Area Action Plan
  York Northwest is a major area for regeneration with the York urban area. The York Northwest Area Action Plan (AAP) is being developed to guide regeneration. The AAP will form form part of the Local Development Framework