Question 1 - Analysis Of Planning System

Question 1

Paragraph 1 - Introduction - What is the aim?

Answer 1

• System is built upon TaCPA but amended through legislations into NPPF
• 3 objectives to balance: strong economy, support communites and protect the environment

Question 2

Paragraph 3 - Core Justifications - Control, Democratise and Protect

Answer 2

• Control urban sprawl
• Democratise land use
• Protect Britain’s character.

Question 3

Paragraph 4 - Foundational Elements - What does it allow?

Answer 3

• Requirement of a development plan through each LPA
• The right to appeal
• The comprehensive control of land use.

Question 4

Paragraph 5 - What are the types of legislation?

Answer 4

• Primary legislation = act of Parliament
• Secondary legislation = laws developed with power given from an act

Question 5

Paragraph 6 - How is power distributed?

Answer 5

• National government: ability to form secondary legislation, demand compliance with Local Plans
• Local government: prepare Local Plans, administering development management

Question 6

Paragraph 7 - What is the Local Plan?

Answer 6

• TLP has two main roles: identifying/allocating land and setting policies
• TLP is material consideration, proposals must be completed in line with them
• Many LA’s feel stretched and struggle to provide LP’s