NPPF

Question 1

What are the 5 purposes of the green belt?

Answer 1

1. to check unrestricted urban sprawl of large built-up areas
2. to prevent neighboring towns merging
3. assist in safeguarding the countryside from encroachment
4. preserve the setting and special character of historic towns
5. to assist in urban regeneration by encouraging the recycling of derelict and urban land

Question 2

What paragraph assists in plan-making?

Answer 2

paragraph 11 A and B

Question 3

What paragraph influences Decision- taking

Answer 3

Para 11 C) approving development that is compliant with up to date development plans
D) where there are no relevant development plan policies or out of date ones.
where any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits

Question 4

What paragraph affects Neighbourhood Plans

Answer 4

Paragraph 14
A) must be within 2 years of it being made
B) contain policies and allocations to meet the identified need
C) the local authority must have at least a year housing land supply
D) the local authorities housing delivery was at least 45% of that required over the previous 3 years

Question 5

What paragraph explains isolated homes

Answer 5

This is now Para 79 (Grand Design Affect)

Question 6

What buffer can be applied to a local authorities housing supply if they are not meeting their 5-year need

Answer 6

a) all should have a 5% buffer
b) 10% where the LPA wishes to demonstrate a 5 year supply of deliverable sites through an annual position or recently adopted plan
c) 20% where there has been significant under-delivery of housing over the previous 3 years, to