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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 [[Locallocal Developmentdevelopment Documentsdocuments]]s 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 plansplan]]s and district level [[lcallocal plansplan]]s, and [[unitary development plan]]s for [[unitary authority|unitary authorities]].

The previous system was perceived as being too inflexible and difficult to change in a timely manner. The local development framework system is intended to improve this situation by replacing the old plans with a new portfolio of [[local development document]]s that can be tailored to suit the different needs of a particular area and can be easily updated.