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DPD Examinations – Early Experiences

DPD Examinations – Early Experiences. Keith Holland Inspector Manager Planning Inspectorate. Rigour of the Examination. Examination will be based on the tests of of soundness – they need to be taken very seriously. Concept of spatial planning is critical

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DPD Examinations – Early Experiences

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  1. DPD Examinations – Early Experiences Keith Holland Inspector Manager Planning Inspectorate

  2. Rigour of the Examination • Examination will be based on the tests of of soundness – they need to be taken very seriously. • Concept of spatial planning is critical • CS must show how regional and national policies have been developed into locally distinctive policies • Bland “anywhere” policies are not acceptable • Examination starts at submission. Evidence base should be complete and comprehensive at this stage

  3. Changes • Do not expect to be able to make substantial pre-examination changes • Scope for Inspector changes limited • Sustainability and consultation critical considerations

  4. Options • Proving to be a difficult area for many local planning authorities • Options must be properly evaluated • Evidence on submission must show how and why final choice made • Avoid “2 deposit stages in disguise” approach i.e. keep an open mind

  5. Core Strategies • Must set out the key elements of the planning framework for the area – effectively the lead document • In the first instance think strategy not policy • Must be internally consistent and relate to other strategies and plans including the Community Strategy • Broad locations and priority areas for action rather than sites- key diagram approach

  6. Content of Core Strategies normally to include: • Settlement strategy based on a hierarchy of settlements and resultant spread of development • Strategy for promoting well-being of the local economy • Housing and employment land supply evidence • Transport strategies that promote sustainable development • Hierarchy of centres with expected role of each • Broad approach to affordable housing • Rural strategy if appropriate to promote social and economic well-being of the rural areas/villages • A limited suite of topic based development control policies may be included setting out criteria against which proposals may be judged

  7. Flexibility • Delay not acceptable • Dealing with possible changes to regional spatial strategies • Plan monitor manage concept

  8. Hearing part of examination • Informal approach proving successful • Culture change regarding submission of documents remains an issue • Challenging for all parties

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