THE EFFECT OF PPS3 ON LOCAL AUTHORITY PLANNERS Steve Quartermain, Director of Planning & Environmental Services Hambleton District Council
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Strategic housing policy objectives Everyone living in a decent home which they can afford, in a community where they want to live - wider choice - wider opportunities - improve affordability - create sustainable communities
Role of Planning – to deliver High quality houses A mix – type and tenure Sufficient quantity Suitable locations Supply of land
PPS3 – basic concepts & principles Sustainable development Visionary and strategic approach Market responsiveness Collaborative working Evidence-based policy approach Outcome and delivery focus
Policy to practice Achieving high quality housing - shared vision - design policies - environmentally friendly devpt - needs of children - links to PPS1 and guidance - monitor progress
Achieving a mix of housing Role of RSS Strategic Housing Market Assessments Local Development Documents Mix of housing size Market housing Affordable housing With effect from 1 April 2007
Affordable housing Overall target - definition annex B - assessment of likely economic viability for land within the area - risks to delivery - informed assessment of finance available (S106 negotiations)
Resources Empty property strategies Assessment of appropriate level of housing Strategic housing market assessments (annex c) Impact of proposals for affordability Household projections Land availability/previously developed land Sustainability appraisals Infrastructure
Suitable locations – Regional/LDF Priority for previously developed land Spatial planning Need and demand at local, sub-regional and regional level Climate change Site constraints
LDF Spatial vision Front loading – links to SCS Sustainability appraisals Effective use of land - density policies (6 tests)
Flexible supply Plan, monitor, manage Sufficient suitable land : Deliverable - available - suitable - achievable 15yrs - 5yrs
How much land Previous permissions Windfalls Robust evidence Managing delivery - monitoring performance - ie assess need and demand
Determination of planning applications Achieving high quality housing A good mix Suitability of site – including environmental sustainability Using land efficiently and effectively Link to housing objectives 5yr supply – presumption in favour
Conclusions Broadly: know what is needed monitor and review have an up to date plan create sustainable communities work together
Conclusion II Barriers: Corporate priority of place shaping Resources in planning (numbers and skills) Timing and the “real world” Planning in the market place Different language – same ambition
Working together Working with New System A New Culture A joint responsibility