The Local Development Framework is the overarching name given to the various planning policy documents being prepared in the new planning system.
South Gloucestershire's Local Development Framework will need to be in conformity with the Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the South West. This is a regional planning policy document that is still in production. For details regarding the latest position, including the housing figures set out in the RSS, please copy and paste the following link into your address bar:
https://consultations.southglos.gov.uk/inovem/consult.ti/RSSgvt08/consultationHome