Planning law and the British land use planning system: an overview

Article Abstract:

Britain has a highly centralised and complex planning system in which local authorities enjoy wide discretion when making planning decisions but have their powers closely defined by government legislation. Planning permission is required for virtually all building work or changes in the use of land or buildings, while the ability of property owners to challenge official decisions in the courts is very limited. Local authorities may impose conditions when planning permission is granted but can also ignore breaches of planning controls or the harmful environmental impact of a development.

Economic policy, Real estate development

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Planning obligations and developers

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There was great debate over the negotiation of planning agreements between developers and local authorities in the 1980s, but planning obligations or 'planning gain' can actually benefit developers. In many cases, entering into planning obligations is the only way a developer can secure the go-ahead for a development. Sometimes the obligations will consist merely of providing physical infrastructure. However, sometimes developers will extend the scope of obligations, for example providing community facilities, in order to secure planning permission speedily.

Real estate developers

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Rising real incomes and enough jobs: the contribution of a British national spatial planning framework

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New technologies, new trade relationships, evolving infrastructure, consumer preferences and shifting polices are forces for change in Britain's economy and have also influenced spatial planning issues in the last two decades. The establishment of a National Spatial Planning Framework could play a valuable role in the economy and contribute to discussions on regional economic development strategies.

Economic aspects, Central planning

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