• Core Strategy: will set out the key elements of the planning framework for the area. Comprises a spatial vision and strategic objectives for the area, a spatial strategy, core policies and a monitoring and implementation framework. All of the Council's other Development Plan Documents must be in conformity with this Core Strategy.  
• Adopted Proposals Map: express geographically the adopted development plan policies on an ordnance survey base map.
• Development Control Policies DPD: will set out policies against which planning applications will be considered.
• Chester Inner Urban Area Action Plan: will set out the vision, strategy and objectives for Chester's inner urban core, aimed at improving prosperity and the quality of life and environment for residents, businesses and visitors to the City.
• West Chester Area Action Plan: will set out the vision, strategy and objectives for the West Chester Area, aimed at improving prosperity and the quality of life and environment for residents, businesses and visitors. It will identify development sites and the timing of release to meet needs.
• Rural Area/Key Villages Development Plan: will set out the vision, strategy and objectives for the Rural Area, aimed at improving prosperity and the quality of life and environment for residents, businesses and visitors. It will designate environmental constraints.

• the publication of a Preferred Options paper for consultation,
• a Submission Draft
• an Examination by an independent Inspector.
• Changes may then be made and the Development Plan Document adopted.

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