NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK 4 Cross Party Group on

NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK 4 Cross Party Group on Rural Policy Planning and Architecture Division

WHY HAVE A NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK? • A plan-led approach to future development • Helps to deliver development that meets our long term needs • Makes sustainable use of our land in line with the purpose of planning • Consistent framework for local plans and decision making • Involves and provides certainty for stakeholders and communities • Stimulates investor confidence

NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK – STATUTORY OUTCOMES HOUSING PARTICULARLY ELDERLY & DISABLED HEALTH & WELLBEING RE-POPULATION CARBON REDUCTION BIODIVERSITY EQUALITIES

National Planning Framework - legislative requirements • Have regard to: – National strategy and action plan for housing – Infrastructure investment plan – National transport strategy – Strategic transport projects review – Land use strategy – Climate change adaptation programme – National strategy for air quality – Land rights and responsibilities statement – National strategy or action plan for the ownership or use of land – National marine plan

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To be continued… • Early engagement • Research / evidence gathering • Work programme on Permitted Development Rights