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6 Cards in this Set
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Role of Central Government |
Determine structure of LPA. Issuing guidance. Setting Legislation. Maintain reserve powers. Determine appeals. |
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Structure and Role of Local Government |
Two-Tier system Unitary system
Role Regulate use of land in public interest. Balance competing needs. Interpret and implement government policy. Produce a framework - Local Plan. Set policy and objectives. Enforce legislation. Councillors are elected. Vulnerable to bias.
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Local Plans |
Set or priorities and principles. Identify opportunities. Must be kept up to date. Consists of: CPS LADS Core strategy. Proposals map. Site allocations plan. Local development scheme. Area action plans. Development management plan. Statement of community involvement. |
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The need for planning policy |
Control development and set broad framework. Provide guidance. Allows local and national needs to be met. Ensures fairness and consistency.
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Agencies involved in planning decisions |
Central Government LPAs Dept for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). English Heritage DEFRA Homes and Communities Agency Home Builders Federation DCLG Neighbourhood forums
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Public participation and consultation in planning |
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. LPA must demonstrate public involvement in decisions. Localism Act 2011 and NPPF emphasise need for community involvement in planning and development. LPAs work closely with community. Public have an input into the local plan. Planning applications must be made public. Consultation encouraged for larger projects. LPA must consider all representations.
Balance How much public involvement is reasonable? Expense and delay Publicity Consultation method and extent Early involvement Reaching non-joiners
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