Social Audit... Appendix 1 - Planning Context

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3    Planning Context

3.1   The Development Plan  3.2   Rhondda Cynon Taff Local Plan: Policy Context:

The town and country planning system is designed to regulate the development and use of land in the public interest. In this context, the Government has made clear its intention to work towards ensuring that development and growth are sustainable. The planning system and the preparation of development plans, in particular, contribute to the objectives of ensuring that development and growth are sustainable.  

The planning system also has a positive role to play in guiding appropriate development to the right place, as well as preventing development which is not acceptable. It must make adequate provision for development, and at the same time take account of the need to protect the natural and built environment. 

In 1991, Parliament underlined the role of development plans by amending the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to require development control decisions to accord with the development plan unless other material considerations indicate otherwise.    

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