Planning Policy Frequently Asked Questions
The planning system operates via a hierarchy of plans from the national level, through the region to the local level. Only policy produced at the regional and local level can form the statutory development plan which guides all planning decisions unless other materials factors indicate otherwise.
Local planning policies are set out in the Local Plan and through the Local Development Framework (LDF). Over time, policies contained in the Local Plan will be replaved by those in the LDF. A list of current relevant, or 'saved' policies is kept up to date in the Local Development Scheme (LDS).
In addition to local policies, the Council is required to consider those established at a regional and national level. For further advice, please see the Strategic Planning webpage.
- Can you tell me if the local plan is available to view online?
- Does my property fall within the area of influence for the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area?
- Is my property located within the Green Belt?
- Is my property located within an area liable to flood?
- Is there a map showing the locations of telecommunications masts?
- What is the Local Development Framework (LDF)?
- What is the timetable for the Local Development Framework?
- What documents have been adopted as part of the Local Development Framework?
- What documents will be produced as part of the Local Development Framework (LDF)?
- Which policies in the Local Plan have been saved?
- What policies are relevant to a planning application?
- What is the population of the Royal Borough?
Contact Information:
By telephone:
- Local Plan and Local Development Framework - 01628 796115
- Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings and Archaeology - 01628 795687
- Statistical Information - 01628 796066
By email: planning.policy@rbwm.gov.uk
By post: Planning Policy Section, RBWM, Town Hall, St Ives Road, Maidenhead, Berks SL6 1RF
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