Development plan - Revision history

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−	The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published ~~in 2012~~, ~~defines development plans as; adopted local plans, neighbourhood plans~~ and ~~the London Plan~~, ~~as described~~ in section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.	+	The [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2 National Planning Policy Framework] (NPPF), published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in December 2024, states development plan: ‘Is 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 strategy policies that remain in force. Neighbourhood plans that have been approved at referendum are also part of the development plan, unless the local planning authority decides that the neighbourhood plan should not be made.’

	The planning system is plan-led, requiring that applications for planning permission are determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Where the development plan is absent, silent or outofdate, planning permission should be granted unless:		The planning system is plan-led, requiring that applications for planning permission are determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Where the development plan is absent, silent or outofdate, planning permission should be granted unless:
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	* Specific policies in the NPPF indicate development should be restricted.		* Specific policies in the NPPF indicate development should be restricted.

−	The NPPF defines Local Plans as, ~~‘The~~ plan for the future development of ~~the~~ local area, drawn up by the local planning authority in consultation with the community~~. In law this is described as the development plan documents adopted~~ under the Planning ~~and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004~~. ~~Current core strategies~~ or ~~other planning~~ policies, ~~which under the regulations would be considered to be development plan documents, form part~~ of the ~~Local Plan. The term includes old policies which have been saved under the 2004 Act~~.’ See Local Plan for more information.	+	The NPPF defines Local Plans as, ‘A plan for the 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.’ See Local Plan for more information.

	Additional development plan documents, such as Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) which provide more detailed guidance, should only be prepared where they are clearly justified and should not be used to add unnecessarily to the financial burdens on development. See Supplementary Planning Documents for more information.		Additional development plan documents, such as Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) which provide more detailed guidance, should only be prepared where they are clearly justified and should not be used to add unnecessarily to the financial burdens on development. See Supplementary Planning Documents for more information.

−	The NPPF defines neighbourhood plans as, ‘A plan prepared by a ~~Parish Council~~ or ~~Neighbourhood Forum~~ for a ~~particular~~ neighbourhood area ~~(made under~~ the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).’ See Neighbourhood Plan for more information.	+	The NPPF defines neighbourhood plans as, ‘A plan prepared by a parish council or neighbourhood forum for a designated neighbourhood area. In law this is described as a neighbourhood development plan in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.’ See Neighbourhood Plan for more information.

	Development plans may also include higher level plans, such as the London Plan. The NPPF makes clear that, ‘Regional strategies remain part of the development plan until they are abolished by Order using powers taken in the Localism Act. It is the government’s clear policy intention to revoke the regional strategies outside of London, subject to the outcome of the environmental assessments that are currently being undertaken.’		Development plans may also include higher level plans, such as the London Plan. The NPPF makes clear that, ‘Regional strategies remain part of the development plan until they are abolished by Order using powers taken in the Localism Act. It is the government’s clear policy intention to revoke the regional strategies outside of London, subject to the outcome of the environmental assessments that are currently being undertaken.’

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	The London Plan is a spatial development strategy setting out an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London. It is only intended to deal with things of strategic importance to Greater London. Local plans prepared by the London boroughs should be in general conformity with the London Plan, and its policies guide decisions on planning applications by local planning authorities and the Mayor. See London Plan for more information.		The London Plan is a spatial development strategy setting out an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London. It is only intended to deal with things of strategic importance to Greater London. Local plans prepared by the London boroughs should be in general conformity with the London Plan, and its policies guide decisions on planning applications by local planning authorities and the Mayor. See London Plan for more information.

−	NB The ~~[https://www.ciria.org/Memberships/The_SuDs_Manual_C753_Chapters.aspx~~ SuDS Manual] published by CIRIA in 2015 suggests that a development plan: ‘Sets out the policies and proposals for the development, conservation and use of land and buildings in a particular local planning authority (LPA) area. It is the most important consideration for LPAs when they decide on a planning application. The plan generally includes development plan documents that are part of a LPAs local plan.’	+	NB The SuDS Manual published by CIRIA in 2015 suggests that a development plan: ‘Sets out the policies and proposals for the development, conservation and use of land and buildings in a particular local planning authority (LPA) area. It is the most important consideration for LPAs when they decide on a planning application. The plan generally includes development plan documents that are part of a LPAs local plan.’

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	NB The [https://www.ciria.org/Memberships/The_SuDs_Manual_C753_Chapters.aspx SuDS Manual] published by CIRIA in 2015 suggests that a development plan: ‘Sets out the policies and proposals for the development, conservation and use of land and buildings in a particular local planning authority (LPA) area. It is the most important consideration for LPAs when they decide on a planning application. The plan generally includes development plan documents that are part of a LPAs local plan.’		NB The [https://www.ciria.org/Memberships/The_SuDs_Manual_C753_Chapters.aspx SuDS Manual] published by CIRIA in 2015 suggests that a development plan: ‘Sets out the policies and proposals for the development, conservation and use of land and buildings in a particular local planning authority (LPA) area. It is the most important consideration for LPAs when they decide on a planning application. The plan generally includes development plan documents that are part of a LPAs local plan.’

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	* Development plan documents.		* Development plan documents.

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	* The London Plan.		* The London Plan.

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	The London Plan is a spatial development strategy setting out an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London. It is only intended to deal with things of strategic importance to Greater London. Local plans prepared by the London boroughs should be in general conformity with the London Plan, and its policies guide decisions on planning applications by local planning authorities and the Mayor. See London Plan for more information.		The London Plan is a spatial development strategy setting out an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London. It is only intended to deal with things of strategic importance to Greater London. Local plans prepared by the London boroughs should be in general conformity with the London Plan, and its policies guide decisions on planning applications by local planning authorities and the Mayor. See London Plan for more information.
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		+	NB The [https://www.ciria.org/Memberships/The_SuDs_Manual_C753_Chapters.aspx SuDS Manual] published by CIRIA in 2015 suggests that a development plan: ‘Sets out the policies and proposals for the development, conservation and use of land and buildings in a particular local planning authority (LPA) area. It is the most important consideration for LPAs when they decide on a planning application. The plan generally includes development plan documents that are part of a LPAs local plan.’

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	The London Plan is a spatial development strategy setting out an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London. It is only intended to deal with things of strategic importance to Greater London. Local plans prepared by the London boroughs should be in general conformity with the London Plan, and its policies guide decisions on planning applications by local planning authorities and the Mayor. See London Plan for more information.		The London Plan is a spatial development strategy setting out an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London. It is only intended to deal with things of strategic importance to Greater London. Local plans prepared by the London boroughs should be in general conformity with the London Plan, and its policies guide decisions on planning applications by local planning authorities and the Mayor. See London Plan for more information.

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	* Development plan documents.		* Development plan documents.
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	* Planning authorities.		* Planning authorities.
	* Planning permission.		* Planning permission.
		+	* Preferred options.
	* Regional spatial strategies (abolished)		* Regional spatial strategies (abolished)
	* Safeguarding land.		* Safeguarding land.

Editor at 16:22, 24 May 2016

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	The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published in 2012, defines development plans as; adopted local plans, neighbourhood plans and the London Plan, as described in section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.		The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published in 2012, defines development plans as; adopted local plans, neighbourhood plans and the London Plan, as described in section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

−	The planning system is plan-led, requiring that applications for planning permission are determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Where the development plan is absent, silent or ~~out‑of‑date~~, planning permission should be granted unless:	+	The planning system is plan-led, requiring that applications for planning permission are determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Where the development plan is absent, silent or outofdate, planning permission should be granted unless:
−	*Any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the NPPF; or	+
−	*Specific policies in the NPPF indicate development should be restricted.	+	* Any adverse impacts of doing so would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the NPPF; or
		+	* Specific policies in the NPPF indicate development should be restricted.

	The NPPF defines Local Plans as, ‘The plan for the future development of the local area, drawn up by the local planning authority in consultation with the community. In law this is described as the development plan documents adopted under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Current core strategies or other planning policies, which under the regulations would be considered to be development plan documents, form part of the Local Plan. The term includes old policies which have been saved under the 2004 Act.’ See Local Plan for more information.		The NPPF defines Local Plans as, ‘The plan for the future development of the local area, drawn up by the local planning authority in consultation with the community. In law this is described as the development plan documents adopted under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Current core strategies or other planning policies, which under the regulations would be considered to be development plan documents, form part of the Local Plan. The term includes old policies which have been saved under the 2004 Act.’ See Local Plan for more information.
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	The NPPF defines neighbourhood plans as, ‘A plan prepared by a Parish Council or Neighbourhood Forum for a particular neighbourhood area (made under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).’ See Neighbourhood Plan for more information.		The NPPF defines neighbourhood plans as, ‘A plan prepared by a Parish Council or Neighbourhood Forum for a particular neighbourhood area (made under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).’ See Neighbourhood Plan for more information.

−	Development plans may also include higher level plans, such as the London Plan. The NPPF makes clear that, ‘Regional strategies remain part of the development plan until they are abolished by Order using powers taken in the Localism Act. It is the government’s clear policy intention to revoke the regional strategies outside of London, subject to the outcome of the environmental assessments that are currently being undertaken.’~~<br/>~~	+	Development plans may also include higher level plans, such as the London Plan. The NPPF makes clear that, ‘Regional strategies remain part of the development plan until they are abolished by Order using powers taken in the Localism Act. It is the government’s clear policy intention to revoke the regional strategies outside of London, subject to the outcome of the environmental assessments that are currently being undertaken.’

	The London Plan is a spatial development strategy setting out an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London. It is only intended to deal with things of strategic importance to Greater London. Local plans prepared by the London boroughs should be in general conformity with the London Plan, and its policies guide decisions on planning applications by local planning authorities and the Mayor. See London Plan for more information.		The London Plan is a spatial development strategy setting out an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London. It is only intended to deal with things of strategic importance to Greater London. Local plans prepared by the London boroughs should be in general conformity with the London Plan, and its policies guide decisions on planning applications by local planning authorities and the Mayor. See London Plan for more information.
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−	*Development plan documents.	+
−	*Green belt planning practice guidance.	+	* Development plan documents.
−	*Local development framework (abolished).	+	* Green belt planning practice guidance.
−	*Local development scheme.	+	* Local development framework (abolished).
−	*Local plan.	+	* Local development scheme.
−	*Neighbourhood plan.	+	* Local plan.
−	*NPPF.	+	* Neighbourhood plan.
−	*Planning authorities.	+	* NPPF.
−	*Planning permission.	+	* Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF).
−	*Regional spatial strategies (abolished)	+	* Planning authorities.
−	*Safeguarding land.	+	* Planning permission.
−	*Saved policies.	+	* Regional spatial strategies (abolished)
−	*Skeffington Report.	+	* Safeguarding land.
−	*Supplementary planning documents.	+	* Saved policies.
−	*The London Plan.	+	* Skeffington Report.
		+	* Supplementary planning documents.
		+	* The London Plan.

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	*Regional spatial strategies (abolished)		*Regional spatial strategies (abolished)
	*Safeguarding land.		*Safeguarding land.
		+	*Saved policies.
	*Skeffington Report.		*Skeffington Report.
	*Supplementary planning documents.		*Supplementary planning documents.

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	The NPPF defines Local Plans as, ‘The plan for the future development of the local area, drawn up by the local planning authority in consultation with the community. In law this is described as the development plan documents adopted under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Current core strategies or other planning policies, which under the regulations would be considered to be development plan documents, form part of the Local Plan. The term includes old policies which have been saved under the 2004 Act.’ See Local Plan for more information.		The NPPF defines Local Plans as, ‘The plan for the future development of the local area, drawn up by the local planning authority in consultation with the community. In law this is described as the development plan documents adopted under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. Current core strategies or other planning policies, which under the regulations would be considered to be development plan documents, form part of the Local Plan. The term includes old policies which have been saved under the 2004 Act.’ See Local Plan for more information.

−	~~It defines Neighbourhood plans~~ as, ~~‘A plan~~ prepared ~~by a Parish Council or Neighbourhood Forum for a particular neighbourhood area (made under the Planning~~ and ~~Compulsory Purchase Act 2004)~~.’ See ~~Neighbourhood Plan~~ for more information.	+	Additional development plan documents, such as Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) which provide more detailed guidance, should only be prepared where they are clearly justified and should not be used to add unnecessarily to the financial burdens on development. See Supplementary Planning Documents for more information.

−	The ~~London Plan is a spatial development strategy setting out an economic~~, ~~environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London. It is only intended to deal with things of strategic importance to Greater London. Local plans~~ prepared by the ~~London boroughs should be in general conformity with the London Plan,~~ and ~~its policies guide decisions on planning applications by local planning authorities and the Mayor~~. See ~~London~~ Plan for more information.	+	The NPPF defines neighbourhood plans as, ‘A plan prepared by a Parish Council or Neighbourhood Forum for a particular neighbourhood area (made under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).’ See Neighbourhood Plan for more information.

−	~~Additional development plan documents~~, such as ~~Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) which provide additional guidance~~, ~~should only be prepared where~~ they are ~~clearly justified and should not be used~~ to ~~add unnecessarily~~ to the ~~financial burdens on development. See Supplementary Planning Documents for more information~~.	+	Development plans may also include higher level plans, such as the London Plan. The NPPF makes clear that, ‘Regional strategies remain part of the development plan until they are abolished by Order using powers taken in the Localism Act. It is the government’s clear policy intention to revoke the regional strategies outside of London, subject to the outcome of the environmental assessments that are currently being undertaken.’<br/>

−	~~Development plans such as local plans may also include higher level plans, such as the~~ London Plan ~~in London. The NPPF made clear that~~, ~~‘Regional strategies remain part of~~ the development ~~plan until they are abolished by Order using powers taken in the Localism Act~~. It is ~~the government’s clear policy intention~~ to ~~revoke the regional strategies outside~~ of ~~London, subject~~ to the ~~outcome of~~ the ~~environmental assessments that are currently being undertaken~~.’	+	The London Plan is a spatial development strategy setting out an economic, environmental, transport and social framework for the development of London. It is only intended to deal with things of strategic importance to Greater London. Local plans prepared by the London boroughs should be in general conformity with the London Plan, and its policies guide decisions on planning applications by local planning authorities and the Mayor. See London Plan for more information.

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	Additional development plan documents, such as Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) which provide additional guidance, should only be prepared where they are clearly justified and should not be used to add unnecessarily to the financial burdens on development. See Supplementary Planning Documents for more information.		Additional development plan documents, such as Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) which provide additional guidance, should only be prepared where they are clearly justified and should not be used to add unnecessarily to the financial burdens on development. See Supplementary Planning Documents for more information.

−	~~As well~~ as local plans~~, a ‘development plan’~~ may also include higher level plans, such as the London Plan in London. The NPPF made clear that, ‘Regional strategies remain part of the development plan until they are abolished by Order using powers taken in the Localism Act. It is the government’s clear policy intention to revoke the regional strategies outside of London, subject to the outcome of the environmental assessments that are currently being undertaken.’	+	Development plans such as local plans may also include higher level plans, such as the London Plan in London. The NPPF made clear that, ‘Regional strategies remain part of the development plan until they are abolished by Order using powers taken in the Localism Act. It is the government’s clear policy intention to revoke the regional strategies outside of London, subject to the outcome of the environmental assessments that are currently being undertaken.’

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