It is essential that plans are in place and kept up to date. Plans set out a vision and a framework for the future development of the area, addressing needs and opportunities in relation to housing, the economy, community facilities and infrastructure – as well as a basis for conserving and enhancing the natural and historic environment, mitigating and adapting to climate change, and achieving well designed places. The development plan is at the heart of the planning system with a requirement set in law that planning decisions must be taken in line with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Statutory duty and the role of plans What is the role of plans? This guide was updated in March 2019 to incorporate parts of the Local Plans guide which has now been archived.
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