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National Planning Policy Framework

National Planning Policy Framework. Based on Consultation ended 17 th October Issues affecting Local Councils. Background. Localism Bill seeks to make planning system clearer, more democratic and effective

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National Planning Policy Framework

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  1. National Planning Policy Framework Based on Consultation ended 17th October Issues affecting Local Councils

  2. Background • Localism Bill seeks to make planning system clearer, more democratic and effective • Draft NPPF works with Localism Bill to put into practice the Duty to Co-operate, Neighbourhood Planning and other changes • It sets out nationally important issues and leaves other matters for local councils and communities to decide for themselves • Govt wants planning decisions based on up to date local plans, put together with communities, based on adequate evidence.

  3. Presumption in favour of sustainable development • Means that where local plans are not up to date, or not on a clear basis for decisions, development should be allowed, • ….but not allowed if it undermines key principles of sustainability, such as protecting Green Belt, SSSI sites or AONB • Should have effect of encouraging plan making by councils and communities giving greater say in how to meet development needs

  4. Duty to Co-operate • Duty imposed on councils and public bodies to work together, across boundaries, to plan for housing, transport and other infrastructure issues. • Also expects councils to work together to meet the needs of Travellers

  5. Other issues contained in NPPF • Need for clear economic strategy, based on business needs of town centres and rural areas • ‘Town centres first’ – new shops and leisure development to look for town centre sites first; only if nothing suitable can explore edge and out of centre sites • Sustainable transport – new development requires good public transport links, priority given to cyclists and pedestrians. Schools and shops within walking distance wherever possible.

  6. Other issues contd. • Growth for telecommunications but sensitive – share masts, well designed and camouflaged equipment • Extraction of minerals essential but limit impact on natural environment • Climate change – planning can help lower transport fumes and green house gases

  7. Housing • District Council should undertake a ‘Strategic Housing Market Assessment’ to determine number and type of housing required in the area • Land availability identified in a study ‘Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment’ with Councils identifying sufficient sites with good prospects of being built on in the next 5 years. • If insufficient land for 5 years, Council should grant permission for development in line with ‘Presumption in favour’

  8. Housing contd. • In rural areas housing to meet local requirements should be planned, eg affordable housing • Access to local services should determine location • Remote locations should not be used unless special reasons eg key rural worker, re-use of a disused building or where exceptional design considerations

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