Planning without boundaries

2. without boundaries district plans driven by evidence rather than administrative areas community plans driven by the nature of the place and the community less prescription and guidance, more room for creativity

3. the intention

4. �Communities will no longer have to endure the previous government�s failed Soviet tractor style top-down housing targets - they were a horrible, expensive way to impose house building and worst of all threatened the destruction of the Green Belt�

5. Big Society

6. can the Big Society survive the cuts to public spending, when services may suffer whilst waste continues

8. so what changes to the planning system are in the Bill?

9. LDFs and associated machinery all still in place

10. including independent examination test of soundness to adopt the plan the local authority has to make the Inspector�s recommended modifications

11. what we should remember about what we have saved evidence-driven � compelling link between what the evidence shows and what the plan contains strategic � making the necessary decisions with a response that addresses the needs of the community and will deliver what is wanted for the place implementation � captures and directs what can be available in order to meet objectives cece

12. plans only happen if there is�

13. its not difficult, its just that the skills have to match the task

14. will progress with LDFs now speed up? The slides to 17 walk through a series of historic land value uplift capture mechanisms to demonstrate that this is an intrinsically difficult legislative and policy field. There have been many attempts to reform in this area, but few have been successful over the long term. The slides to 17 walk through a series of historic land value uplift capture mechanisms to demonstrate that this is an intrinsically difficult legislative and policy field. There have been many attempts to reform in this area, but few have been successful over the long term.

15. development plan

16. how will the parts work together this time? The slides to 17 walk through a series of historic land value uplift capture mechanisms to demonstrate that this is an intrinsically difficult legislative and policy field. There have been many attempts to reform in this area, but few have been successful over the long term. The slides to 17 walk through a series of historic land value uplift capture mechanisms to demonstrate that this is an intrinsically difficult legislative and policy field. There have been many attempts to reform in this area, but few have been successful over the long term.

17. strategic planning no new strategic areas identified, or any obligation for aggregations of existing areas LEPs may or may not have a strategic planning role, but coverage insufficient in any case

18. duty to cooperate for DPDs, LDDs and other activities to support planning development insofar as it relates to sustainable development and the use of land particularly for strategic infrastructure required to engage constructively, actively and on an ongoing basis

19. strategic development strategic development has still to come forward through the local plan, according to evidence providing for neighbourhood plans will not address the need for strategic development appeals will still have to deal with unmet needs

20. evidence and soundness local plans have still to be tested before they can be adopted as part of the development plan part of the test of the plan continues to be whether it addresses what the evidence says about issues that are significant and over which the plan has influence functional areas are determined by the evidence and vary according to issues

22. planning for and by the community

23. neighbourhood planning what is the qualifying body? where there is a Parish Council, the PC can be the designated body for all or part of its area, and no other body can be for other areas, an organisation or body that wishes to be can be designated by the local planning authority as a neighbourhood forum there are qualifying requirements - worthy objectives, a written constitution, membership open to those living in or wanting to live in the area, and three members living there already designation can be withdrawn, and ends after 5 years

24. neighbourhood planning what is the neighbourhood area? an area within the area of the planning authority which has been designated in response to an application all or part of a Parish any non PC area that a neighbourhood forum and the planning authority agree neighbourhood areas cannot overlap

25. neighbourhood planning neighbourhood development orders

26. neighbourhood planning neighbourhood development orders submission of proposal by qualifying body consideration by LPA - it does not have to accept a repeat proposal examination by written reps or hearing, having regard to national policies and guidance, ensuring it has general conformity with strategic policies in the development plan, and whether referendum area should be extended report - not binding, LPA can make modifications to the order and decide whether to hold a referendum referendum - all those registered voters who live in the area are entitled to participate confirmation of Order if more than 50% of voters are in favour

27. neighbourhood planning neighbourhood plans are part of the development plan through the insertion of additional clause �the neighbourhood development plans which have been made in relation to that area� in s38 of the 2004 Act

28. the relationship between local plans and neighbourhood plans

29. the Plymouth example

31. This includes: What do people think Informing Building capacity involving 43 Communities including Listening Partnership Joining up to enable everyone to effectively plan their own communities. In response, we have developed an engagement process focused on promoting sustainable linked communities, to enable everyone to effectively plan their own communities. In response, we have developed an engagement process focused on promoting sustainable linked communities,

32. Bottom up Approach

33. Sustainable Community Population of some 7,500Within 5 min. walk of centre A sustainable community relies on certain key elements: 1) Critical mass of about 7,500 to support facilities 2) Well connected - 5 minute walk from centre + cycling + bus 3) Thriving mixed use centre 4) Attractive & safe places to live 5) Respect for environment 6) A shared vision If these are the key elements, we can illustrate them on a plan, & use this template in considering change in each communityA sustainable community relies on certain key elements: 1) Critical mass of about 7,500 to support facilities 2) Well connected - 5 minute walk from centre + cycling + bus 3) Thriving mixed use centre 4) Attractive & safe places to live 5) Respect for environment 6) A shared vision If these are the key elements, we can illustrate them on a plan, & use this template in considering change in each community

34. Priority areas are now covered by Area Action Plans Waterfront Area 14,800 new homes (44%) Regenerating Communities Regional Shopping Centre & Office location /Life Centre / Cultural & Leisure uses Eastern Corridor 2,500+ new homes (13%) + 5,500 new homes & jobs at Sherford in South Hams 3.5 ha. of employment land + 2,000 sq.m.net. Retail Space +150ha. of accessible green space+ HQPT Safeguarding Mineral Reserves Northern Corridor 5,000+ new homes (20%) 7,500sq.m. retail + 15ha. of employment + 2 new hospitals & other facilities + 145 ha. of park + HQPT Support airport However, the rest of the city is where most people live Need to provide 5,400 new homes (23%) Other key interventions to improve the neighbourhoods Engaging people where not much will happen is notoriously difficult But it is about making the city better for everyone Therefore its about filling in the rest of the jigsaw Priority areas are now covered by Area Action Plans Waterfront Area 14,800 new homes (44%) Regenerating Communities Regional Shopping Centre & Office location /Life Centre / Cultural & Leisure uses Eastern Corridor 2,500+ new homes (13%) + 5,500 new homes & jobs at Sherford in South Hams 3.5 ha. of employment land + 2,000 sq.m.net. Retail Space +150ha. of accessible green space+ HQPT Safeguarding Mineral Reserves Northern Corridor 5,000+ new homes (20%) 7,500sq.m. retail + 15ha. of employment + 2 new hospitals & other facilities + 145 ha. of park + HQPT Support airport However, the rest of the city is where most people live Need to provide 5,400 new homes (23%) Other key interventions to improve the neighbourhoods Engaging people where not much will happen is notoriously difficult But it is about making the city better for everyone Therefore its about filling in the rest of the jigsaw

35. Combining facts with comments

36. will communities prepare plans?

37. no process difficult, obstacles immense and unpredictable resources � little prospect of real help from planning authority, and what is really available elsewhere what�s the point? � not the route to achieving something different

38. yes capturing the energy of people for their place complementing the local plan � influencing its content and taking it forward to implementation where there can be a belief that development is part of delivering positive change through pooling of resources between local authority and communities, with some government help

39. or communities may decide that their role in the Big Society is about the cost effective management of their place

40. some potential hazards demands for referendums on strategic issues general confusion and diversion of resources

41. the missing bit �..

43. so what is to be done?

44. if you are a planning authority ensure you have good evidence, and on a neighbourhood basis put a good core strategy in place as quickly as possible begin identifying areas where you would welcome a neighbourhood plan, building on engagement and thinking about implementation

45. if you are a planning authority involve and support your members add to your facilitation skills develop a Community Infrastructure Levy co-operate!

46. if you are a developer keep your eye on pre-application consultation requirements look at the development order route to permission cultivate community networks in areas where you have interests, looking for mutual benefits understand how to help communities benefit, from co-operation and from a share of CIL and New Homes Bonus appeal!

47. if you are concerned with your place think what is the place identify who the community is work out what you want to see happen and how a plan would help talk to the planning authority about what it thinks, and how the neighbourhood and local plans can complement each other identify your resources and possible other sources work hard!

48. final first thoughts how radical will it be really? will neighbourhood planning really happen? worth the distraction and inevitable delay? a case of carry on with the proper job?