Planning Level 1 Flashcards
What is the planning hierarchical structure?
- NPPF (2021)
- Local Plan
- Neighbourhood plans
What is the NPPF?
NPPF 2021
- Sets out national planning policy
- Framework for Local Plans
- Promotes sustainable development
What is the Planning Practice Guidance?
Guidance on certain areas of NPPF such as sustainability
How does the NPPF promote sustainable development?
- Address UN sustainable development goals
- Protect and enhance the environment
- Improve Biodiversity
- Presumption in favour of Sustainable Development
What is the London Plan 2021?
- Framework for how London will develop
- Policies inform decisions on applications
- Economic, environmental, Transport, social framework
What are local development frameworks?
- Sets out development in a borough
- Made up of Local plan, SPG’S, Site allocations
How is a Local Plan made?
- Material Gathering
- Reg 18 - public consultation
- Reg 19 - proposed submission
- Examination by sec of state
- Adoption
What are the time scales for a planning application?
- Normal = 8 weeks
- Larger = 13 weeks
- Larger + Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – 16
Types of planning application
Full, Outline, Listed building consent
How do you know what documents you need for a planning application?
Councils Validation Checklist
What are s106 agreements?
- Planning obligations enforced by LPA
- They are negotiable
- Case by case basis
When do you need a S106?
Before planning permission is granted
What are examples of S106 obligations?
- Community gain
- Affordable housing, new schools, open space
What is CIL?
- Fixed payments made by developers
How is CIL calculated?
Additional floor space and charging schedule
What are examples of CIL?
Roads, flood defences
What is the appeal process in planning?
- Must be done within 6 months of granting planning consent
3 options
- Written statement (most common)
- Informal inquiry
- Planning inquiry
When did use classes change?
2020
What is use class B
Class C
Class E
Industrial
Residential
Commercial, businesses
Where are Permitted Development rights from?
Town and country planning (General permitted development) order2015
What are PD rights?
Aims to allow more flexibility to change a building
What is Class MA (2021) of PD rights?
Change from office to residential
Mercantile and Abode
What are the restrictions for Class MA?
- Vacant for a continuous period of 3 months
- Been in Use Class E for 2 years prior
- Cannot exceed 1500 sq.m
Do you need a planning application for PD?
NO - written prior approval is usually needed so council know.
What is the difference between a PD application and a normal application?
PD application is based on facts where as normal application is based on subjective decisions.
What is an article 4 direction?
- Enforced by council and PD is not allowed
What is a listed building?
- National historic interest under threat
- Grade 1,2,3
What is the General Development Order 1988?
Allows certain development without planning consent
How does the sequential test work?
Developers look to in town sites - then edge of town - finally out of town.
What constitutes development?
Any material change of use.
Can you develop in green belts?
Yes - only existing buildings
How can you appeal a planning application?
Written reps
Informal hearings
Public enquiries
How can local authority prevent development when planning has been granted?
If building not complete they can revoke under Town and Country Planning Act?
What are the affordable housing provisions in London?
35% (60% social 40% intermediate)
50% if built on public land
What types of planning application are there?
- Outline
- Full
- S96a NMA
- Listed Building Consent
Talk me through the application process.
- Pre App
- Consultation
- Application
- Pay fee
- Decision 8-13 weeks
6 Appeal
What are reserved matters?
Needed after an outline permission. To give more detail on certain areas of an application,
What are some reserved matters?
- Appearance
- Layout
- Scale
- Access
What is the cost of a pre application?
varies
What is 5- year land supply?
Policy to demonstrate 5 year housing target
