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The Duty to Co-operate

The Duty to Co-operate. Presentation to the East Sussex Strategic Partnership 21 January 2014 Nigel Hannam Wealden District Council. Covering……. What is the Duty to Co-operate ? Why is it important ? What have we done so far ? What are we planning to do ? Issues going forward ……

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The Duty to Co-operate

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  1. The Duty to Co-operate Presentation to the East Sussex Strategic Partnership 21 January 2014 Nigel Hannam Wealden District Council

  2. Covering……. • What is the Duty to Co-operate ? • Why is it important ? • What have we done so far ? • What are we planning to do ? • Issues going forward …… • Questions

  3. What is the Duty to Co-operate ? • Statutory Duty to Co-operate on all local plans – created by Section 110 of the Localism Act 2011 • Goes considerably beyond simple consultation • Requires councils and other public sector bodies to engage constructively, actively and on-going. • Also highlighted in the National • Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

  4. Why is it important ? • Provides / requires cross border co-operation on strategic issues • Is a legal duty considered by the Planning Inspectorate before considering any Local Plan’s soundness • A number of councils have fallen at this first hurdle including locally Mid Sussexand Brighton and Hove • So this is a major issue covering key areas including: • Housing • Employment • Transportation • Infrastructure • Waste & Minerals

  5. What have we done so far ? • Excellent work across East Sussex • Regular officer meetings & co-operation • Inaugural East Sussex Strategic Planning Members Group meeting on 26 September 2013 • Memorandum of Understanding agreed between East Sussex Local Authorities

  6. What are we planning to do ? • Key initial items for work programme are; • Managing housing needs & pressures • Supporting strategic infrastructure provision • Being efficient and consistent on common policy issues • Members Group to meet again in March • Potential links and involvement with other bordering Councils

  7. Issues going forward ? • Housing numbers and delivery • Strategic infrastructure • Environmental protection and enhancement • Economic growth & development • Sustainability

  8. QUESTIONS…. ?

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