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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. Questions?