What is the Local Development Scheme?

Local planning authorities are required by law to publish a Local Development Scheme (LDS). This is a work programme that sets out our priorities in developing planning policy documents. It serves two key purposes:

• To inform the public about the preparation of planning documents, their topic and the geographical area that they affect
• To set out a timetable for the various stages in the preparation of each document

Latest LDS timetable

The latest version of the LDS was approved in April 2026.

The previous Local Development Scheme (March 2025) is also available to view for reference.

Find out more

• Canal Quarter Regeneration Zone SPD
• Community Infrastructure Levy
• Long Marston Airfield SPD
• Site Allocations Plan

This page can be accessed quickly using the short link www.stratford.gov.uk/lds