Local Planning
The Government revoked Regional Spatial Strategies on 6 July 2010. They issued a letter to Chief Planning Officers of Local Planning Authorities with some advice on immediate issues affecting local plan development that arise from this announcement. A proposed "Localism Bill" in the Autumn will provide further guidance.The planning system is plan-led. This means that development won't usually be permitted if it goes against the relevant agreed plan for the area. The Local Development Framework (LDF) is the umbrella term for a number of different planning documents and strategies which provide the basis for determining planning applications and future development in an area. While the overall level of development (housing numbers, strategic infrastructure) for an area is determined at a regional level, the location and design details are determined at a local level. Local planning gives ordinary people the chance to have a meaningful say in the decisions that affect their local area.
Take action - CPRE's County branches are heavily involved in local planning policy and implementation. If you would like to get involved in local planning please contact your relevant local branch.
Useful campaign briefings from CPRE:
Key CPRE Issues for Local Development Frameworks (LDFs)
A document aimed at helping East Midlands branch volunteers responding to LDF consultations to understand more about the regional policies which affect local planning, how to promote CPRE objectives through the LDF process, and examples of best practice from within and outside the region. Version 2, Feb 2010, can be downloaded below.
Local Development Frameworks - Model Policies
This briefing summarises research carried out by the East of England Regional Group to develop a set of model policies for Local Development Frameworks.
This briefing summarises key changes in national planning policy for Local Development Frameworks and provides a step-by-step campaign guide for using this policy to protect the countryside in your local area.
CPRE 2010
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LDF Key Issues, Feb 2010
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