Planning application decisions dominated by Local Plan policies and allocations, so:
Use Local Plans processes NOW to target:
- Policies to enable your use needs
- Land allocations for housing / industry / leisure / other uses
- Use applications to establish needs for change, new allocations and services
Check life of existing permissions:
- Don’t let planning permissions lapse, difficult to renew
- Allocations can change in new Local Plans
Asked to withdraw and application:
- Don’t unless essential
- Request extension to determination period
- Retain free re-application option
- Speak to CSP Planning before losing out
Exploit rural development policy changes which:
- Encourage rural economy development (cf SPP 15)
- Provide opportunities for business and housing, so ...
- Consider options and take early advice on development locations
Design quality a bigger influence in applications and appeals:
- Working to SPP20 - could help secure approvals
Policy and guidance documents:
