Planning and Development Management Flashcards
What is the key legislation for town planning?
Localism act 2011
Town and country planning act 1990
Planning act 2008
Where would you find key national policy?
National Planning Policy Framework
What supports the nppf?
Planning Policy Guidance 2018
What we’re the key changes to the NPPF in 2021?
- Sustainability needs
- Article 4 direction - removed Permitted Development rights to areas that need it
- Delivery or sufficient homes
- Sustainable transport routes
- Appropriate development densities
- Account for flood risks
How long can you leave it until you lodge an appeal?
6 months
How long should it take to decide a planning permission?
Minor - 8 weeks
Major - 13 weeks
EIA - 16 weeks
How long have you typically got to implement a planning permission?
3 years from decision
How long have you got for outline?
3 years to submit revered mattered and 2 years to implement the permission
What are the three types of listing?
Grade 1
Grade 2*
Grade 2
What are the 6 principles or listing?
Age
Rarity
Selectivity
National interest
State of repair
Aesthetic merit
What is the RICS guidance document relating to financial viability?
Viability in town planning under the NPPF
What are the two types of planning application?
Outline
Full Planning Permission
What are the differences between outline and full planning?
Outline is used to establish the principle of development
Full planning is used for a full consent
What are the time scales for an outline consent?
There are two time scales
The outline consent requires reserved matters to be submitted within 3 years.
Once the reserved matters applications have been approved, commonly the applicant must commence development within 2 years
What is the difference between S106 and CIL
S106 is part of the town and county planning act 1990 and is an agreement between the LPA and the applicant. S106 can be negotiated and typically included provisions for affordable housing and other local costs
CIL is calculated from a charging schedule and cannot be negotiated unless there is an existing building on site.
When we’re permitted Deveopments rights changed?
Town and country planning (permitted development) Oder 2015 as amended 2021
Where are PD rights not permitted?
Conservation area, AONB or an area that has an Article 4 direction
Do you need to seek approval from the LPA for Permitted Development?
Yes you just seek prior approval to ensure the development falls within the scope of permitted development
What is the definition of development?
The carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over, or under land that makes any material change to the use of the building or land.
What has recently happened in the planning world?
The approval of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill which has now become the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act on the 26th October 2023
What impact does the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act have?
- New Section 73B to vary planning permissions
- New infrastructure levy which replaces the Community Infrastructure Levy
- New powers for LPA’s to in-force planning breaches of up to 10 years
- A new ability for LPA’s to refuse to determine applications based on poor performance by developers
Does the public actually have a say?
Yes they have the ability to contest a planning application. They also have the ability to take the planning application to court via Judicial Review
What was the process when submitting a planning application
You must be able to describe the application
You must submitted it either directly to the LPA or via the planning portal
A copy of the notice bust be displaced on the property
The LPA must register the application
What should be included when submitting a planning application?
The application form
Appropriate fees paid
Ownership certificate
Location plan
Site plan
Drawings
Any environmental issues (flooding)
Supporting planning statement
What are the limitations of permitted development?
No more than 2 additional floors or 50% of the curtilage of the property
Who are the key decision makers?
LPA
Local residents
Local council representatives
What changes are being made to the 5 year housing land supply?
The government are proposing to remove the requirement for local authorised with an up to date local plan.