The Local Development Framework

The Local Development Framework is the collection of local development documents produced by the Council which collectively delivers the spatial planning strategy for the borough. The Core Strategy is the key plan within the Local Development Framework. Key elements of the Local Development Framework are listed below.

Core Strategy and related documents

The Core Strategy was adopted the Full Council meeting on 8 December 2010. The Core Strategy sets out the vision, objectives and detailed spatial strategy for future development in the Royal Borough up to 2028 along with specific strategic policies and targets, development management policies and site allocations.

Please visit the Core Strategy page for more information.

Previous Iterations of the Core Strategy

Other LDF Documents and Evidence Base


Getting involved

If you or your organisation wish to be to consulted on the future preparation of the Royal Borough's Local Development Framework, or simply would like to know more about the process of drawing up of the future Local Development Framework, let us know by emailing the Council's Planning Policy Team at planning.policy@rbkc.gov.uk or ringing us on 020 7361 3879.

Alternatively you can write to us at:

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Planning Policy Team
Room 331, Town Hall
Hornton Street
London  W8 7NX