The Core Strategy sets out the overall vision and objectives for the delivery of Ashford's Local Development Framework between 2006 and 2021. The Core Strategy is the principle Development Plan Document (DPD) for the Borough and all other documents within the Local Development Framework (LDF) must conform to it.

The Core Strategy was adopted by the Council on the 10 July 2008.

• Download the Adopted Core Strategy (July 2008) 5.21Mb PDF

Hard copies of the Adopted Core Strategy (July 2008) are available to purchase at a charge of £15 plus £2.50 for postage and packaging for local residents and £20 plus £2.50 for postage and packaging for businesses. To order copies please use the contact the Planning Policy Team.

Adoption Statements

We are required to produce the following statements as part of the Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004.

• Download the Core Strategy Adoption Statement 29Kb PDF
• Download the Core Strategy Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment Adoption Statement 76.2Kb PDF  

Further Information

• Background Documents for the Core Strategy

Examination

All Core Strategies are independently examined to make sure they are sound before they can be adopted. Ashford submitted the Boroughs Core Strategy to the Secretary of State for independent examination on 3 November 2006. Examination hearings were held between 19 June and 16 November 2007.

The Inspector's final report into the Core Strategy DPD is available to view below.

• Final Core Strategy Report 578Kb PDF
• Growth Area Diagram 842Kb PDF
• Housing Trajectory 14Kb PDF

Planning Policy Team Contact Details

• Telephone 01233 330229
• Email ashfordldf@ashford.gov.uk