National Planning Policy, Guidance and Legislation
Planning policy, procedures in North Warwickshire are shaped by national policy, guidance and legislation, in addition to the work undertaken sub-regionally and at County level. Planning applications may also be determined with reference to such national items. Links to this policy, guidance and legislation are below.
County/Sub-Regional
Warwickshire County Council Minerals, Waste and Transport Planning
Regional
West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy (part of the Development Plan as of 27 March 2012, but soon to be revoked)
National
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - this replaced the former Planning Policy Statements and Guidance (PPSs and PPGs) on 27 March 2012.
Planning Circulars - including the Use of Conditions in Planning Permissions and Costs Awards in Appeals and Other Planning Proceedings.
Statutory Legislation - including the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; and the General Permitted Development Order 1995 (as amended a number of times since then).
