The language of planning. Malcolm Sharp

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1 The language of planning Malcolm Sharp

2 What is..? The statutory planning framework The National Planning Policy Framework The local plan system The Duty to Cooperate The presumption in favour of sustainable development A material consideration

3 The new statutory planning framework Spatial Hierarchy Policy Components Previous New national Planning Policy Statements Minerals Planning Guidance Notes Government Circulars Ministerial Statements regional Regional Spatial Strategies local Local Development Framework National Planning Policy Framework + some slimmed down guidance Duty to Co-operate Local Plan neighbourhood None Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood Development Order

4 National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) The purpose is to bring together all national policy into a single document A strong focus on the economy and promoting development Plans should be prepared positively Some important policy changes and emphasis

5 NPPF List of 12 Core Planning Principles: Being plan-led A creative exercise Identify and plan to meet need High quality design Recognise character of different areas Support transition to low carbon future Conserve and enhance the natural environment Re-use land that has been previously developed Promote mix use developments Conserve heritage assets Make fullest use of non car travel Support health, social and cultural wellbeing And presumption in favour of sustainable development

6 The local plan Change of terminology from LDF The big change will be no RSS Core Strategy, Site Specific Allocations, Adopted Proposals Map and possibly Action Area Plans and Neighbourhood Plans Supplementary Planning Documents - add detail to certain proposals or policies Development plan documents Less prescription by Government but NPPF sets the context Must meet objectively assessed need

7 The duty to co-operate A test of soundness of local plans Can be demonstrated in a range of ways Who leads? What if people won t cooperate? How will this work in practice?

8 Presumption in favour of sustainable development - 1 Decisions should still start from what the Development Plan says. A GOLDEN THREAD means that: Local planning authorities should positively seek opportunities to meet the development needs of their area; Local plans should meet objectively assessed needs, with sufficient flexibility to adapt to rapid change, unless: Any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in this Framework taken as a whole; or Specific policies in this Framework indicate development should be restricted

9 Presumption in favour of sustainable development - 2 For decision-taking this means: Approving development proposals that accord with the development plan without delay; and Where the development plan is absent, silent or relevant policies are out of date, granting permission unless: Any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in this Framework (NPPF) taken as a whole; or Specific policies in this Framework indicate development should be restricted.

10 Material considerations What are material considerations? What are not material considerations?

11 Acronyms What else causes you problems? What don t you understand? ASK US!!

12 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

13 LDF PREPARATION RS ABOLTION LOCALISM ACT NPPF DUTY TO CO-OPERATE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING S106 MAJOR SITES GUIDANCE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT POSITIVE APPROACH & PLANNING GUARANTEE REVIEW SCOPE MAJOR INFO REGIME PROCESS INFO REQ T APPEAL SERVICE S106 AND COMMERCIAL COU CONSULTATION CHOICE FOR DEVELOPERS WHERE LPA POOR PERF PINS ROLE IN COSTS AWARDS LOCAL STANDARDS PD RIGHTS