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A '''Local Development Framework''' is the [[spatial planning]] strategy introduced in [[England and Wales]] by the [[Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004]] and given detail in [[Planning Policy Statements]] 12. In most parts of the two countries, maintaining the framework is the responsibility of English [[Districts of England|District Councils]] and Welsh [[Subdivisions of Wales|Principal Area Councils]].

'''Planning Policy Statement 12''': creating strong safe and prosperous communities through

Local Spatial Planning''' commonly abbreviated as '''PPS 12''', is a document produced by the [[British Government]] that sets out the Government's policy on the preparation of [[Local Development Documents]] which will comprise the local development framework. The current version was introduced in June 2008 and replaces the original PPS 12 : Local Development Frameworks which was produced in 2004.

The Local Development Framework replaces the previous system of [[metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties of England|county]] level [[Structure Plans]] and district level [[Local Plans]], and [[Unitary Development Plan]]s for [[Unitary authority|Unitary authorities]].