National Planning Policy Framework and Localism Richard Bennett

National Planning Policy Framework and Localism Richard Bennett Head of Planning and Regeneration 10 th October 2011

Agenda • Background • Growth and the Presumption in favour of Sustainable development • Removal of RSS and Housing Targets • Duty to cooperate • Changes to the Development Plan • Neighbourhood Planning • Questions

Background The Impetus: • Localism Bill • Draft Planning Regulations • Draft National Planning Policy Framework …local communities taking control

Growth and the Presumption in favour of Sustainable development Remember the NPPF is a draft… • Presumption in favour of sustainable development • Default position is “yes” to development • Importance of an up to date plan

Removal of RSS and Housing Targets • Revocation of RSS on enactment of the Localism Bill • Strategic Planning in a vacuum? • The role of robust evidence • Five year supply + 20% • Incentives for growth – NHM, CIL and Community Right to Build

The Duty to Cooperate • Consider growth across LA boundaries • PINS will consider deliverability of our plan and look at whether we have ‘co-operated’ with stakeholders and neighbouring LAs • Role of LLEP? • Examples of co-operation

Changes to the Development Plan • Maintain a plan led system • Decisions taken having regard to the development plan, NPPF the Presumption and any other material considerations • Imperative to adopt compliant local plan ASAP if we wish to take control of development

Neighbourhood Planning Main instruments: • Neighbourhood plans • Neighbourhood Development Orders • Community Right to Build

Help and Funding • Council must provide technical advice and support • Council pays for Independent Inspection and Local referendum • Costs of preparation depend on issues and consultation

Questions?