1. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s Planning Update Robert Pomery BA (Hons) Dip TP MRTPI 28 th May 2008

2. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. Planning Bill Implementation of The White Paper, Planning for a Sustainable Future - May 2007 to :- Streamline the planning process LDF Single consents regime for major infrastructure projects with decisions being taken by a new Infrastructure Planning Commission The Secretary of State would no longer have the final say on major infrastructure decisions Statutory consultation before submission of the application

3. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. Planning Bill There would be a new Community Infrastructure Levy on developments to finance infrastructure. Planning appeals for minor developments would be heard by a Local Member Review Body, a panel of local councillors rather than by a planning inspector. Minor Amendments allowed to be made to planning permissions

4. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. 1APP Forms Standard application form -National requirements for validation which are mandatory -Local requirements -At the last count 27 different forms Appeals

5. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. Planning Application Fees Overall increase 23%, to £335 for basic application, but the maximum fee went up 400% Maximum Fee from £50,000 to £250,000 New fees – planning conditions Charges for Planning Performance Agreements

6. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. Planning Performance Agreements New idea for any major proposals, major applications Quality, certainty and transparency Facilitator Involvement of stakeholders Charging Penalties

7. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. Permitted Development New Part 40, Domestic Microgeneration Equipment Solar photovoltaic's on roof or stand alone Water source heat pumps Flues biomass/ combined heat and power heating systems Standalone facilities

8. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. Local Development Frameworks Impacts Frameworks now becoming established rolling out next stage Awareness of when to engage in the process Issues and Options Stage Preferred Options Stage RSS14 Published last week almost finished

9. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. Design and Access Statements 1 Year On The fears The quality – Has it worked? How are they used? Applications Appeals

10. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. Climate Change Bill Save the world Sustainable development, minimise household waste Reduce UK’s CO2 emissions

11. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. Energy Bill Challenges on climate change and security of supply Reduce CO2 emissions 60% by 2050 compared to 1990 levels Increase deployment of renewables

12. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. In the System- Draft for 2008/2009 Community Empowerment, Housing and Economic Regeneration Bill Heritage Protection Bill

13. a n d r e w m a r t I n a s s o c I a t e s © Copyright 2006, Andrew Martin Associates Limited. All Rights Reserved. THANK YOU andrew martin associates www.amaplanning.com