Planning and development Flashcards
What are the relevant planning documents?
-town and country planning act 1990
-planning and compulsory purchase act 2004
-the localism act 2011
What is the London plan?
Spatial development strategy for London, sets out framework of how London will develop over the next 20-25 years
What is the definition of development under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990?
the carrying out of building, engineering or minding or other operations in, on, over or under land or making any material change in the use of the building or land
Act is main legislation that regulates land use and development control within england wales, sets framework for how planing decisions made
Could you describe the hierarchical nature of the UK planning system and how it influences planning decisions?
NPPF (2012)
What is the importance of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in the planning process?
Sets gov planning policy for England
focuses on: economic, social, environmental
latest update - focus on house delivery, planning flex, economic growth
How does the London Plan factor into the overall planning process and how does it differ from Local Plans?
Spatial development plan for London, follows NPPF
Local plans follow both
Can you explain the statutory planning process, from the pre-application to the consideration stage?
pre app
full application
consultation
decision
In your experience, what is the significance of getting planning permission from the Local Planning Authority (LPA)?
What exactly are permitted development rights and why are they important?
allows certain developments without full planning permission
Can you elaborate on your understanding of sustainability principles in development?
environemtnal impact assessment
biodiverosty net gain
What is the role of BREEAM and other sustainability assessments in the planning process?
helps get planning, as NPPF is heavily focus on sustainable development
Why are supporting documents like design and access statements, additional surveys necessary in the planning process?
What type of analysis did you perform on planning information and reports at 7 Hugon Road?
How did you identify the development opportunities for the residential flats at 7 Hugon Road?
Which specific local planning contexts and policies did you assess in the Hugon Road project?
In the 7 Hugon Road scheme, what were the reasons given by the LPA that made the roof extension contentious?
How did you manage the coordination of the Pre-Application meeting with the LPA, architect, and planning advisor?
What changes did you advise to be made to the design to address the planner’s feedback on the roof extension’s massing at 7 Hugon Road?
What was the nature of the feedback you reported to the client about the redevelopment of a warehouse on Linford Street, Wandsworth?
How did you facilitate public consultation for the Lydden Road warehouse development?
What were the existing issues the scheme for The Strand hotel aimed to address?
What was your role in the Pre-Application meeting for the proposed redevelopment of a hotel on The Strand?
What is the local plan?
statutory development plan for the borough, provides details of policies and key principles
eg H&F policy on extensions, built environment
What are the different types of applications?
outline planning application
full planning application
reserved matters
TCPA 1990
-primary legislation
key framework
-requirement for when planning is required
-defines development
-enforcement system
-framework for local plans
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Stages of development?
- pre app
- submission of planning
- public consultation 21 to 28 days
- assessment by LPA, 8 week minor, 13 week major, 16 if AIA
- decision: approved, refused, approved with conditions
What is the appeal process?
6-12 weeks to appeal
-appeal if LPA fail to decide in time
-disagree with conditions
-refused
planning inspectorate, reviews and assess: written, informal hearing, public inquiry
inspectorate decision (16 weeks)
high court is step above if legal error
Key policies in NPPF?
-increase housing
-balance economic growth
-streamline planning
-grass routes decision level
-sustainable development
-green belt review
What does NPPF state about sustainability?
strong emphasis on sustainable development aim to balance economic, social, environmental factors
favours this
What are the 12 core planning policies?
eg promoting sustainable development, high quality design, ensuring development benefits local communities
What are key aspects of NPPF?
1.Sustainable Development:
2.Plan-Led System: Emphasizes a plan-led system where development plans guide decision- making. Local planning authorities (LPAs) are encouraged to develop up-to-date local plans that reflect the needs and priorities of their communities.
3.Housing Supply:
4.Design Quality:
what is a Reserved Matters application?
Following outline approval, details on specific aspects
in terms of the LPA decision making process what is the difference between Delegated Powers vs. Planning Committee?
*Delegated Decision: Most applications are decided by planning officers under delegated powers.
*Planning Committee: Larger, more controversial, or significant applications may be decided by elected council members in a planning committee meeting.
examples of Planning Conditions?
eg materials used, working hours
if appeal to inspectorate what is the Appeal Process?
Written representations, hearings, or public inquiries
Commencement of Development?
*Notification: The LPA must be informed when development starts.
*Compliance with Conditions: Ensuring all conditions and legal agreements are met during construction.
what is the Regulation 123 List?
Local authorities often produce a list (formerly known as the Regulation 123 list, now part of Infrastructure Funding Statements) of infrastructure projects or types of infrastructure that may be funded through CIL.
Differences between CIL and S106 uses?
Use of Funds: CIL is intended to fund general infrastructure improvements
Section 106 agreements can be used for more specific obligations directly related to a particular development.
Whats the 2021 revise to NPPF?
-Acknowledge the UN sustainability goals such as environmental objectives, improve biodiversity,
-design quality requirements extended to places as well as individual developments
-Article 4 - removal of PD to limit where necessary
-deliver sufficient supply of homes
-proactive for pedestrian and cycle routes
-sustainable transport te
What are the 3 legal tests for S106?
justified items:
-having direct relationship on development
-fair and reasonable related in scale and kind of development
