Local Development Framework
Changes introduced under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 require us to prepare a new development plan for the borough. This is called the Local Development Framework (LDF).
The LDF is an emerging collection of documents that sets out how the borough will develop up to 2026.
It must be in conformity with the London Plan that is produced by Mayor of London.
When will the LDF replace the UDP?
The LDF will eventually replace our current Unitary Development Plan (UDP) that was adopted in 2004. The UDP sets out the council's intentions for land use and development from 2002 to 2017. The council uses Ealing's UDP, together with the Mayor of London’s adopted Consolidated London Plan as the basis for dealing with planning applications.
Based on the current LDF timetable our UDP will be fully replaced by mid-2013.
Information on Ealing's LDF:
Guide to the LDFAn overview of Ealing's LDF.
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR)The AMR assesses our progress on implementing policies, measures performance against the programme set out in the LDS and other relevant matters.
ConsultationSee the latest consultation documents and make comments on them. You can also view previous consultation documents, information about consultation events and summaries of the council’s responses.
Evidence baseBackground information and research that supports the emerging LDF.
Statement of community involvementHow members of the public and interested organisations can be involved in decisions on planning policy and planning applications.
Supplementary planning guidance and documentsAdditional policy guidance that amplifies upon the policies and proposals of the adopted UDP (or Plan for the Environment).
Local Development SchemeThis provides the official work programme and timetable for Ealing's Local Development Framework.
West London Waste PlanThis plan identifies possible sites for managing the area's waste until 2025.
Latest updatesOur 2026 e-bulletin aims to keep you updated on progress of delivering Ealing's LDF.
Contact usContact details for planning policy.