Planning and Development Management Flashcards
Air quality management areas
Areas designated by local authorities because they are not likely to achieve their targets before their relevant deadlines.
Archaeological interest
A site that holds, or potentially holds, evidence of past human activity that is worthy of an expert investigation at some point.
Article 4 direction
A direction made under Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 which withdraws permitted development rights granted by that Order.
Build to Rent
Purpose-built, typically 100% rented out housing. Can form part of a wider multi-tenure development comprising either flats or houses. Tenancy agreements tend to be more long terms (3+ years) and will most likely be professionally managed in single ownership and management control.
Climate change adaption
Adjustments made to natural and human systems in response to the actual or anticipated impacts of climate change (either mitigating harms or exploiting opportunities).
Climate change mitigation
Action to reduce the impact of human activities on the climate system, primarily through reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Coastal change management area
Identified in plans as an area in which the physical change of the shoreline will be affected by erosion, coastal landslip, permanent inundation or coastal accretion.
Community forest
An area identified through the England Community Forest Programme to revitalise the countryside in and around major conurbations.
Community Right to Build Order
An order made by LPAs (under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) that grants planning permission for a site-specific development proposal or classes of development.
Community-led development
A development taken forward by, or with, a not-for-profit organisation, that is primarily serving the purposes of its members or the wider community, rather than primarily being a commercial enterprise. The organisation should be created, managed and democratically elected by its members. Legal forms include cooperative societies, community benefit society and company limited by guarantee. This could be a potentially mutually supported arrangement with an RP.
Competent person (to prepare site investigation information)
Somebody with a recognised relevant qualification, sufficient experience dealing with the type(s) of pollution or land instability, and membership of a relevant professional organisation.
Conservation
The process of maintaining and managing change to a heritage asset in a way that sustains and enhances its significance.
Decentralised energy
Local renewable and local low carbon energy sources (ASHPs per block on HPP2)
Design code
Illustrated design requirements that provide specific, detailed parameters for the physical development of a site or area. The graphic and written components should be based upon a design vision, such as a masterplan or other design and development framework for a site or area.
Design guide
A document that provides guidance on how a development can be carried out in accordance with good design practice, often produced by a local authority.
Designated heritage asset
World Heritage Site, Scheduled Monument, Listed Building, Protected Wreck Site, Registered Park and Garden, Registered Battlefield or Conservation Area designated under the relevant legislation.
Designated rural areas
National Parks, National Landscapes and areas designated as ‘rural’ under Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985.
Developable
A suitable location for housing development with a reasonable prospect that they will be available and could be viably developed at the point envisaged.
Development plan
Defined in Section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, and includes adopted local plans, neighbourhood plans that have been made and published spatial development strategies, together with any regional policies that remain in force.
Edge of centre
For retail purposes, a location that is up to 300m from the primary shopping centre. For office development, this is outside of the town centre boundary but 500m within a public transport interchange.
Environmental impact assessment
A procedure to be followed for certain types of project to ensure that decisions are made in full knowledge of the likely significant effects of the environment (as of 2025, the minimum units for an EIA is 150).
Geodiversity
The range of rocks, minerals, fossils, soils and landforms.
Green infrastructure
A network of multifunctional green and blue spaces and other natural features, urban and rural, which is capable of delivering a wide range of environmental, economic, health and wellbeing benefits for nature, climate, local and wider communities and prosperity.
Grey belt
Land in the green belt comprising of previously developed land and/or other land does not contribute to any of the purposes of (a), (b), or (d) in paragraph 143 (NPPF).
Habitats site
Special Areas of Conservation, Sites of Community Importance, Special Areas of Conservation, Special Protection Areas and any relevant Marine Sites.
Heritage asset
A building, monument, site, place area or landscape identified as having a degree of significance meriting consideration in planning decisions, because of its heritage interest.
Heritage coast
Areas of undeveloped coastline which are managed to conserve their natural beauty and improve accessibility to visitors where appropriate.
Historic environment
Aspects of the environment resulting from the interaction between people and places through time, including all surviving physical remains of human activity, whether visible, buried, or submerged.
Housing Delivery Test
Measures net homes delivered in a local authority against the homes required, using national statistics and local authority data.
Local Development Order
An Order made by an LPA (under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) that grants planning permission for a specific development proposal or classes of development.
Local Enterprise Partnership
A body, designated by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, established for the purpose of creating or improving the conditions for economic growth in an area.
Local housing need
The number of homes identified as needed through the application of the standard method set out in national planning practice guidance.
Local planning authority
Public authority carrying out planning functions for a particular area, including: district councils, London borough council, county council, Broads Authority, National Park Authority, Mayor of London and a development corporation, to the extent appropriate to their responsibilities.
Local plan
A plan for future development of a local area, drawn up by the local planning authority in consultation with the community, under the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012. A local plan can consist of either strategic or non-strategic policies, or a combination of the two.
Major development
For housing, development where 10 or more homes will be provided, or the site has an area of 0.5HA or more. For non-residential, it means 1,000sqm plus (or more than 1HA).
Major hazard sites, installations and pipelines
Sites and infrastructure, including licensed explosive sites and nuclear installations, around which Health and Safety Executive consultation distances to mitigate the consequences to public safety of major accidents.
Mansard roof
A type of rood that is characterised by two slopes, the lower steep and the upper shallow. Generally regarded as a suitable type of roof extension for buildings which are part of a terrace of at least three buildings and at least two storeys tall.
Mineral Consultation Area
A geographical area based on a Mineral Safeguarding Area, where the district or borough council should consult the Mineral Planning Authority for any proposals for non-minerals development.
Mineral Safeguarding Area
An area designated by minerals planning authorities which covers known deposits of minerals which are desired to be kept safeguarded from unnecessary sterilisation by non-mineral development.
National Landscapes
Areas designated as “outstanding natural beauty” under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
National trails
Long distance for walking, cycling and horse riding.
Natural Flood Management
Managing flood and coastal erosion risk by protecting, restoring and emulating the natural regulating function of catchments, rivers, floodplains and coasts.
Nature Recovery Network
An expanding and connected network of wildlife, rich with habitats supporting recovery. The benefits include carbon sequestration, water quality improvements, natural flood risk management and recreation.
Neighbourhood Development Order
An Order made by LPAs through which parish councils and neighbourhood forums can grant planning permission for a specific development proposal or classes of development.
Non-strategic policies
Policies contained in the neighbourhood plan, or those policies in a local plan that are not strategic.
Outstanding universal value
Cultural and/or natural significance which is so exceptional as to transcend national boundaries and be of common importance for present and future generations. The Statement of Outstanding Universal Value is agreed and adopted by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
Permission in principle
A form of planning consent establishing that a site is suitable for a specified amount of housing-led development in principle. Technical details consent will be required thereafter.
Planning condition
A condition imposed on a grant of planning permission (in accordance with the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) or a condition included in a Local Development Order or Neighbourhood Development Order.
Planning obligation
A legal agreement entered into under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to mitigate the impact of the development proposal.
Priority habitats and species
Species and Habitats of Principal Importance included in the England Biodiversity List published by the Secretary of State under Section 41 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006.
Ramsar sites
Wetlands of international importance, designated under the 1971 Ramsar Convention.
Rural exception sites
Small sites used for affordable housing where otherwise they would not normally be used for housing. Market homes may be permitted for a proportion of the site, as per the LPA’s discretion (i.e., to enable affordable delivery without grant funding).
Recycled aggregates
Aggregates resulting from the processing of inorganic materials previously used in construction, e.g., construction and demolition waste.
Safeguarding zone
An area defined in Circular 01/03: Safeguarding aerodromes, technical sites and military explosive storage areas.
Self-build and custom-build housing
Housing built by an individual or group of individuals. Can be either private or affordable housing.
Special Areas of Conservation
Areas defined by Regulation 3 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulation 2017 which have been given special protection as important conservation sites.
Special Protection Areas
Areas classified under Regulation 15 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulation 2017 which have been identified as being of international importance for the breeding, feeding, wintering or the migration of rare and vulnerable species of bird.
Site investigation information
Includes a risk assessment of land potentially affected by contamination, or ground stability and slope stability reports.
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Sites designated by Natural England under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Spatial development strategy
A plan containing strategic policies prepared by a Mayor or a combined authority. Includes the London Plan and plans prepared by combined authorities that have been given equivalent plan-making functions by an order made under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
Stepping stones
Pockets of habitats that, while not necessarily connected, facilitate the movement of species across otherwise inhospitable landscapes.
Strategic environmental assessment
A procedure (set out in the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004) which requires the formal environmental assessment of certain plans and programmes which are likely to have significant effects on the environment.
Strategic policies
Policies and site allocations that address strategic priorities in line with the requirements of Section 19 (1B-E) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
Strategic policy-making authorities
The local planning authorities, the elected mayors or the combined authorities.
Supplementary planning documents
Documents adding further detail to the policies in the development plan. used to provide further guidance for development on specific sites (such as the design). Capable of being a material consideration in planning decisions.
Sustainable Drainage System
Surface water run-off close to where rain falls, combining a mixture of built and nature-based techniques to mimic natural drainage as close as possible. The extent of drainage will range from small scale permeable paving and soakaways to larger integrated schemes in major developments.
Transport assessment
A comprehensive and systematic process that considers and sets out transport issues relating to a proposed development. It identifies measures required to support alternatives to the car such as walking, cycling and public transport, and promotes accessibility and safety. Also considers mitigation measures required for transport impacts of the development.
Transport statement
A simplified version of the transport assessment where it is agreed that transport issues arising from development proposals are limited and a full transport assessment is not required.
Travel plan
Long-term management strategy for an organisation or site that details how agreed sustainable transport objectives are to be delivered, and which is monitored and regularly reviewed.
Vision-led approach
An approach to transport planning based on setting outcomes for a development-based on achieving well-designed, sustainable and popular places, and providing the transport solutions to deliver those outcomes as opposed to predicting future demand to provide capacity.
Wildlife corridor
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations.
Windfall sites
Sites not specifically identified in the development plan.
