What are the planning policies?
Planning policy is the development framework under which decisions on planning applications are made. Planning policy is created at two different levels: national – planning policies set by the Government through the National Planning Policy Framework.
What is a local planning policy?
A Local Planning Policy (LPP) has a defined role in planning schemes. An LPP guides decision-making in relation to a specific discretion in a zone or overlay. It helps the responsible authority and other users of the scheme to understand how a particular discretion is likely to be exercised.
What is development planning policy?
Many growth-enhancing activities require coordinated policy, frequently at the national level. Development planning is the government’s use of coordinated policies to achieve national economic objectives, such as reduced poverty or accelerated economic growth.
What is the UK planning policy?
The National Planning Policy Framework sets the direction for planning in England. Following a consultation, it has been revised, to reflect more than 80 reforms previously announced by the Government in the Housing White Paper and in its consultation on planning for the right homes in the right places.
What do policy planners do?
A Policy Planner is responsible for developing and evaluating a planning policy at a local or regional level. Policy planners work on developing local development frameworks and are involved with all policy areas including economics, land use and housing.
What is local council planning provisions?
Councils make most of the planning decisions that affect their local government area. For example, they decide whether or not to grant a planning permit for a new use or development, and what permit conditions are appropriate. Council decisions are based on what their local planning scheme allows.
What is exempt development?
What is exempt development? Some minor building renovations or works don’t need any planning or building approval. This is called exempt development. Exempt development is very low impact development that can be done for certain residential, commercial and industrial properties.
What are the basic requirements in development planning?
Development planning comprises of three basic requirements: operational, strategic and tactical planning.
Is planning policy law?
Planning Policy is supported by legislation, this mainly takes the form of Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments.
Is there a limit on the size of extensions in Wycombe?
Wycombe District: Metropolitan Green Belt (green) and the Chilterns AONB (blue hatch) 7.2 If your property is within the Green Belt, there are limits on the size of extensions 6 and outbuildings that will be allowed. There is however land which is within the ‘built-up’ area in the Green Belt, which is not as restricted.
What is the planning policy?
Planning policy is the development framework under which decisions on planning applications are made. Planning policy is created at two different levels: national – planning policies set by the Government through the National Planning Policy Framework
What does the Green Belt mean for Wycombe District?
The Green Belt also ensures that the majority of development occurs in built-up areas. Wycombe District: Metropolitan Green Belt (green) and the Chilterns AONB (blue hatch) 7.2 If your property is within the Green Belt, there are limits on the size of extensions and outbuildings that will be allowed.
Do I need planning permission or building regulations permission?
5.7 The majority of extensions, regardless of whether or not they require planning permission, may require Building Regulations consent. 5.8 Planning permission and Building Regulations are two separate requirements. Most construction work will need to comply with Building Regulations.