Introduction
The Local Development Framework Section is responsible for
preparing the statutory planning framework for the Borough (the
'Development Plan') and the associated planning policy and design
guidance.
As a result of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004,
the national system for producing planning policy documents has
changed and we are presently in a transitional phase between the
old and the new systems.
The old development plan system of County Structure
and Borough Local Plans and Supplementary Planning Guidance
has been replaced by a new system comprising a
Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) and a Local
Development Framework (LDF). The Local Development
Framework is a portfolio of spatial planning documents
prepared by the Local Planning Authority.
Under the transitional arrangements, the old style Local and
Structure Plans are saved, initially for a limited period, or
until such time as they are replaced in whole or in part
by the new LDF documents and revised RSS as these are produced. The
RSS which was adopted in September 2008 and became part of the
Regional Strategy (RS) in April 2010 is now revoked and the
government have indicted that RS's will be abolished
shortly.
Each year the Council will publish a report - an Annual
Monitoring Report (AMR) setting out the progress of the LDF and
indicating which policies and guidance continues to be saved.
For further information on the saved Local Plan or the Local
Development Framework, please see the links at the top of this
page.
Useful Links
National planning guidance PPG’s, PPS’s, Circulars
& Government Guidance
The Local Development Framework Section
The Local Development Framework Section comprises:
| Elizabeth Murphy |
Local Development Framework Officer |
(01229) 876360 |
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| Tifany Battersby |
Planning Officer (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) |
(01229) 876349 |
| Helen Houston |
Planning Officer |
(01229) 876363 |
| Leanne Parr |
Planning Officer (Not Wednesdays) |
(01229) 876388 |
The Section's general email address is: developmentplans@barrowbc.gov.uk
Charges for Planning Policy Documents
Most of the Council's planning policy documents are
available to download from this website. Hard copies or copies on
CD can obtained from: Local Development Framework
Section, Regeneration & Community Services, Barrow Borough
Council, Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14
2LD or by email to: developmentplans@barrowbc.gov.uk.
Charges will be in accordance with the schedule below.
A number of background studies have also been
commissioned to support the development of the Council's planning
policies. Some of these documents are very large in size. Where
possible, these will be available to download (see
below), otherwise these can be obtained in hard copy or CD
format. Charges will be in accordance with the schedule below.
Where no charge is indicated, copies are charged at 10p per sheet
single-sided and 20p per sheet double-sided.
The following joint Supplementary Planning Guidance Documents
(SPG) are only available in hard copy format and can be obtained
from: The Strategic Planning Manager, Cumbria County Council,
Citadel Chambers, Carlisle CA3 8SG. Telephone: (01228) 606739.
Website: http://www.cumbriacc.gov.uk/.
The charges should be checked with the County Council.
- Parking Guidelines in Cumbria (1997) - Free of Charge.
- Layout of New Residential Developments (1996) - Price £10 + £1
p&p.
Borough-Wide Background Documents and Supplementary
Planning Guidance (SPG)