Follow the national press and you would read of the National Planning Policy Framework, relaxed planning rules, bonfires of bureaucracy and Growth Agenda coming from the PM and Chancellor. In England of course.
Planning is however, devolved in Wales with policy issued by the Welsh Government. The key document at national level is Planning Policy Wales (PPW) which sets out national development control policies and wider policy direction and requirements. It is a material consideration in any decision on a planning application (and in allocating land for development in Local Development Plans).
The Welsh Government published a revised version of (PPW). including a new Chapter 7 on Economic Development a couple of weeks ago. Stating the need for Councils to take a "positive and constructive" approach to applications for economic development, it also adopts a wider interpretation of types of economic development proposals (e.g. including tourism uses) and requires the economic benefits of development to be considered at plan making and development management stages.
Employment Land Reviews must be prepared to inform emerging Local Development Plans (and they must be kept under review) emphasising the importance of up-to-date evidence in decision making. We wonder whether some LDP's already in progress may be slightly delayed because of the need for Inspectors to consider this. Further guidance in the form of a Technical Advice Note is expected next year.
The Guidance reinforces the need for economic development in rural areas through both conversion and new build including on farm diversification schemes.
Overall the guidance emphasises the positive role the planning system must play in delivering economic growth in Wales. We look forward to working with you to bring Wales out of recession.
Please contact us direct for further information and to discuss your requirements.
Employment Land Reviews must be prepared to inform emerging Local Development Plans (and they must be kept under review) emphasising the importance of up-to-date evidence in decision making. We wonder whether some LDP's already in progress may be slightly delayed because of the need for Inspectors to consider this. Further guidance in the form of a Technical Advice Note is expected next year.
The Guidance reinforces the need for economic development in rural areas through both conversion and new build including on farm diversification schemes.
Overall the guidance emphasises the positive role the planning system must play in delivering economic growth in Wales. We look forward to working with you to bring Wales out of recession.
Please contact us direct for further information and to discuss your requirements.
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