Granting local planning permission through Local Development Orders and scope of associated policies in England and Wales


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Practice notes

Granting local planning permission through Local Development Orders and scope of associated policies in England and Wales


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Practice notes
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STOP PRESS: An updated version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on 12 December 2024. This content is being reviewed in accordance with the latest version.

What is a Local Development Order?

A local development order (LDO) grants planning permission for a specified type and/or class of development within a defined area. LDOs are made at Local authority level by a local planning Authority (LPA). Similarly to Permitted development rights, which operate nationally, an LDO avoids the need for developers to apply to the LPA for planning permission for the types and/or classes of development specified in the LDO and instead deems planning permission granted.

In England, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) encourages LPAs to use LDOs to set the planning framework for particular areas or categories of development, where the impacts would be acceptable, and in particular where this would promote economic, social or environmental gains for the area. In Wales, Planning Policy Wales (PPW) similarly notes that LPAs should consider all policy options including the use of LDOs when promoting economic development,

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