LDF Allocations of Land Development

Local Development Framework

What's new?

Thank you to everyone who has submitted comments on the Allocations of Land Preferred Options consultation. We have now summarised all consultation responses and these can be found on the Summary of preferred options consultation responses web page.

Next steps

We are now investigating issues raised in consultation responses to determine if the sites should be selected for the final draft document which we aim to publish in autumn 2012. It will then be submitted to government for formal examination.

Preferred options documents

Housing, workplaces and open spaces

Allocating land for specific priority uses is one way in which we can pro-actively manage development in the Lake District National Park. It can also help in addressing the needs of communities.

Read the reports on the Housing, Employment and Open Space allocation web page.

Bowness Bay and The Glebe

We are also proposing to allocate Bowness Bay and The Glebe as a strategic regeneration location. We want this area to provide a world class visitor experience that supports the spectacular landscape. Visitor numbers could reduce as other visitor destinations improve what they offer. Visitor spending impacts local businesses and the local economy. An allocation will help us proactively coordinate improvements.

Read the reports on the Bowness Bay allocation web page.

Mineral Safeguarding Areas

MSAs are a new planning designation which we must identify. They will protect proven deposits of minerals which are, or may become, of economic or conservation value in the future. However allocation doesn't guarantee permission to extract them.

Read the reports on the Minerals Safeguarding Areas allocation web page.

Previous stages

Find out more on our Allocations previous stages web page.