The planning policy team are currently preparing the Core Strategy and two area action plans (AAP's) as well as a number of supplementary planning documents (SPD's) as part of the Local Development Framework (LDF) process.

The Core Strategy will set out the vision and objectives for growth in the borough up until 2026 and how this will be achieved. We consulted on the first stage (Issues and Options) of the Core Strategy from the 13th October 2008 - 24th Novemeber 2008. We are now in the process of preparing the Preferred Options report which we will consult on in March 2009.

We are currently consulting on the Canada Water Area Action Plan Issues and Options report. Some of the issues the area action plan will consider include the creation of a town centre, the unique natural environment and the transport impacts of new development. Consultation started on the 9th January 2009 and will finish on the 20th Febraury 2009. To get involved in the consultation please visit our website at
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/planningandbuildingcontrol/planningpolicy/ localdevelopmentframework/canadawaterareaactionplan.html

The Peckham Area Action Plan will be used to deliver change and improve the area in a way that is sustainable and benefits the community. The Issues and Options report is currently being prepared and the final version of this will be consulted on in April - May 2009.

We will also be preparing a number of supplementary planning documents (SPD's) including one for Borough, Bankside and London Bridge which will consulted on July - September 2009 and one for Dulwich which will be consulted on March - May 2009.

For more information or to get involved in any of the consultations, please visit our website at
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/planningandbuildingcontrol/planningpolicy/ localdevelopmentframework/

or you can contact us at
Planning Policy, Chiltern, Portland Street, London, SE17 2ES
Tel: 0207 5255471
Email: planningpolicy@southwark.gov.uk