The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is the timetable for the preparation and review of the citys planning policy documents which comprises the Southend New Local Plan and South Essex Joint Strategic Plan. The LDS is a living document and is updated on a regular basis. If you require a full copy of the LDS please email planningpolicy@southend.gov.uk.
Local Development Scheme – Project Timetables
These are live timetables that are subject to monitoring and will be updated as appropriate. (Q refers to the quarter of that calendar year)
Southend New Local Plan
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Stage |
Date |
|---|---|
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Evidence base preparation |
On-going |
|
Call for Sites |
On-going |
|
Issues (and Options) Document public consultation |
2019 Q1 |
|
Refining the Plan Options |
2021 Q3 |
|
Preferred Approach Document public consultation |
2022 Q3 |
|
Publication of Proposed Submission Document public consultation |
2023 Q2 |
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Submission to Secretary of State for independent examination followed by subsequent Examination and Adoption** |
2023 Q4 |
* Q = calendar based yearly quarter (i.e. Q1: Jan-March, Q2: April-June, Q3: July-Sept, Q4: Oct-Dec) with the relevant stage commencing during this time period
**As an approximation, the period from submission to adoption may range from 9 to 12 months dependent on the content and scope of the plan, issues arising during examination and scheduling of meetings.
Emerging planning policy
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Document |
Status | Description | Geographical Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Southend New Local Plan (SNLP) |
DPD* |
The SNLP will be prepared taking account of the South Essex strategic framework being developed through Association of South Essex Authorities (ASELA). The SNLP will provide detailed development plan polices to address local issues, including local objectives and mineral planning matters. These policies will guide future planning application decisions within the city of Southend. The SNLP will include a review of the Core Strategy, Development Management Document (DMD), Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP), remaining Saved Borough Local Plan Policies and some of the strategic policies within the Joint Area Action Plan (JAAP). Once adopted the SNLP will replace these planning documents. The Community Infrastructure Levy (Charging Schedule) will be reviewed as a separate document, having regard to the SNLP and its associated infrastructure requirements. |
Southend city Wide |
*Development Planning Document
Existing adopted planning policy and community infrastructure levy
| Document | Status | Description | Geographical Coverage | Chain of Conformity | Date of Adoption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Strategy | DPD* | Contains the council’s vision for Southend and provides the strategic policy framework and growth targets to guide and promote all development in the Borough to 2021. | Borough Wide | National Policy | Dec 2007 |
| London Southend Airport and Environs Joint Area Action Plan (JAAP) | DPD* | Contains a policy framework, site allocations and proposals to deliver economic development and growth in and around London Southend Airport, including two business parks, in accordance with the vision and objectives in the Core Strategy and taking account of the broader objectives of the Thames Gateway south Essex regeneration area. (Plan prepared jointly with Rochford District Council). |
Airport and environs | With Core Strategy | Dec 2014 |
| Development Management Document (DMD) | DPD* | Contains detailed policies for the management of development in the Borough. A Policies Map will accompany this DPD to illustrate geographically the application of its policies. | Borough Wide | With Core Strategy | July 2015 |
| Community Infrastructure Levy | Charging Schedule | To set out a charging regime for contributions to infrastructure. | Borough Wide | With Core Strategy | July 2015 |
| Essex and Southend Waste local Plan | DPD* | The document sets out the vision, objectives and spatial strategy for dealing with waste in the Plan area up to 2032. Identifies locations for the provision of waste management sites and sets out the key development management policies that waste planning applications will be assessed against. (Plan prepared jointly with Essex County Council). | Administrative area of Essex County Council and Southend-on-Sea Borough Council | National Policy | Oct 2017 |
| Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) | DPD* | Contains the policy framework, site allocations and proposals aimed at strengthening the role of Southend Town Centre and Central Seafront area as a successful place to live, work and visit. It also sets out the policy framework and proposals for adjacent residential areas. It is accompanied by an up-to-date Policies Map. | Southend Town Centre, Central Seafront and adjacent residential areas | With Core Strategy | Feb 2018 |
*Development Planning Document