Planning Development And Management Flashcards
what is the role of the secretary of state? What do they do?
oversees the planning system as a whole
more direct role in small number of decisions through calling in applications
decisions on NSIPS
- what is a compulsory purchase order
- what is a CPO claim
- A CPO is a legal process that allows acquiring authorities to require those with an interest in property to sell their interest if they obstruct any development or infrastructure project that benefits the public greater good.
- an owner of land or rights compulsorily acquired is entitled to compensation and should be no worse off or better off in financial terms following the acquisitions
what are the stages for a local plan?
Reg 18 evidence gathering and early stage consultation
reg 19 public consultation on proposed submission
reg 22 submission of local plan for examination
reg 24 examination by inspector
reg 25 inspectors report
reg 26 adoption
- when was the NPPF adopted?
- what are the changes?
- revised in 2021
changes:
1 updated definition of sustainable development to include 17 UN SDG
2 article 4 directions - should only be used where absolutely necessary and cover smallest possible area
3 new street should be tree lined and trees should be incorporated into development as much as possible
4 design requirements extended to places as well as individual developments. policies relating to new or significant extensions to settlements should contain a vision looking at least 30 yrs ahead - to deliver a significant supply of homes, neighbourhood planning groups should give particular consideration to small and medium sized developments
what are the types of planning application
full application - full consent
outline - to establish the principle of development
why do we need a planning system?
planning system ensures the right development happens at the right time in the right place benefitting the cvommunity and economy. it plays a crucial role in identifying what development is needed where and what areas need to be protected or enhanced and if necessary whether proposed development is suitable
Town and country planning order 2021 notes
permitted changes of use
new use classes
right to change from commercial, business or service premises to a dwelling. class E to C3
- building must have been vacant for 3 months
must have been use class E for 2 years
floorspace must not exceed 1500 sq m
Localism act 2011 notes
more authority to local authorities ie.g. public services
communities have rights to permit development without planning permission
encourage housing development
neighbourhoods to benefit from CIL
statutory duty for local authorities to cooperate on planning matters
developers obliged to consult local communities and have regard to their views raised before submitting major planning applications
enforcement powers strengthened to prevent retrospective planning applications and appeals being considered concurrently
community right to buy scheme
listed building notes
planning (listed buildings and conservation areas) act 1990
of national or architectural or historic interest or under threat
list is maintained by dept for levelling up housing and communities
administered by historic england
3 grades
grade 1 - buildings of exceptional interest
grade 2* - buildings of particular interest
grade 2 - buildings of special interest (90%)
What act relates to permitted development
Town and country planning (general permitted development) order 2015 - regulations 2020
When was NPPF first published
2012
What are key policies of NPPF
Balance econ growth with environmental protection
Streamline the planning process
Ensure planning decisions are made at grass roots level
Presumption in favour of sustainable development
Return to local plan system
Front loading planning apps with a pre app
What legislation is there on neighbourhood planning
Localism act 2011 and neighbourhood planning regs 2012
When was the NPPF revised
July 2021
Who determines planning applications?
Minor, uncontroversial - delegated powers by LPA officers
Larger, more controversial - planning committee informed by officers recommendation