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Barker Review of Land Use Planning: SDC Response
| Date: | 28/03/2006 |
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| Classification: | Local Government, SDC Response, Housing and Regeneration |
| Document type: | SDC Reports & Papers |
| Download: |  Barker-Review-of-Land-Use-Planning.pdf - 134 KB |
| Summary: |  The SDC response to the call for evidence for the Barker Review of Land Use and Planning. The response comprises 3 sections:- Examining the relationship between sustainable development and planning - Discussion of two broad concerns arising from the call for evidence - Consideration of the specific issues and challenges that we believe the review will need to take into account |
| Recommendations: | • Planning for sustainablility should assess and provide for needs rather than just meet demands. • The Barker review should recognise that sustainable development is the core principle underpinning planning. • The review will need to take into acount the full importance of the planning system in protecting and enhancing the environment. • The review should assess how climate change, public health and transport issues can be addressed through the planning system. |