Planning Policy
Policies for future land use and development
Setting the framework for future development
The Planning Policy team produce our policies for future land use and development. These policies tackle a wide range of land-use issues, such as housing, transport, the economy, conservation and recreation and leisure.
The Local Development Framework Steering Group oversees and advises the production of our planning policy documents. The Local Plan indicates what types of development we permit and where development is likely to take place.
Supporting documents
We’re also responsible for preparing Supplementary Planning Documents that provide additional information on Local Plan policies and proposals. Planning Guidance Notes provide a best practice framework for development in Bournemouth. These are taken into account when considering planning applications.
We prepare a range of other planning documents including setting the Community Infrastructure Levy and other financial contributions.
Planning Policy consultations, both current and closed, can be tracked on the consultations page.
Full details of planning policy documents can be viewed on the Planning Policy pages. A summary is provided in the table below.
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Policy type
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Policy name
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Status
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Local Plan Documents
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Core Strategy
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Adopted October 2012
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Development Management Policy DPD
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Emerging
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Town Centre Area Action Plan
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Adopted March 2013
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Affordable Housing DPD
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Adopted December 2009
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Bournemouth District Wide Local Plan
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In the process of being superseded by the Local Plan. Some saved policies are still in effect.
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Gypsy and Traveller Site Allocation DPD
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Emerging
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Other planning documents
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Community Infrastructure Levy
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Adopted Jan 2016. Takes effect from 1st March 2016
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Minerals and Waste Planning Framework
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Various
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Article 4 Direction – Houses in Multiple Occupation
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Confirmed May 2011
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Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
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Base date 31st March 2015
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Sustainability Appraisal
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Updated June 2013
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Authority Monitoring Report
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Updated March 2014
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Local Development Scheme
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Approved June 2014
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Statement of Community Involvement
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Adopted January 2015
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Supplementary Planning Documents
Supplementary Planning Guidance
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Dorset Heathlands Planning Framework SPD 2015 - 20
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Adopted January 2016
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Affordable Housing
SPD
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Adopted April 2010
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Bournemouth Public Realm Strategy SPD
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Adopted April 2013
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Former Cliff End Hotel Site Development Brief SPD
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Adopted July 2013
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South East Dorset Transport Contributions Scheme 2
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Adopted April 2014
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Bournemouth Town Centre Development Design Guide SPD
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Adopted April 2015
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Bournemouth Parking SPD
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Adopted July 2014
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Tourism SPG
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Adopted March 2004
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Conversion to Flats SPG
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Adopted July 1999
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Day Nurseries and Playgroups SPG
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Adopted January 2001
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Planning Guidance Notes
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Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
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Adopted November 2003
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Residential Development: A Design Guide
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Adopted September 2008
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Residential Extensions: A Guide for Householders
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Adopted September 2008
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