TCP Regulations 2008 - Public forum - Planning Advisory Service (PAS)

We are doing some work to make the "plan making manual" easier to use (and inserting some new content), but that may not be what you're after. As the world stands today, I'm not aware of anyone proposing changes to PPS12. What would make it easier to use - and where is the duplication across regs ?

The Sweet & Maxwell Planning Law Encylopedia updates Acts and Regulations in light of changes. There are monthly bulletins and quarterly updates, but you have to pay. Personally I think the Government should publish updated versions of the Acts and Regs for free as soon as changes come into force. Regarding when to undertake SA and AA, it is not always clear cut. I suggest you read the Plan Making Manual and seek guidance from your local Government Office.

The problems occur when Regulation 31 is reached and the instruction is to substitute the 2004 regulations with 2008 ones. Wouldn't it be much simpler just to re write a single set of regulations ? The Plan making manual isn't particularly clear about SA. For example are we supposed to assess individual site allocations or not ? There doesn't seem to be any definitive guidance on this and yet it is quite important, not least to potential objectors.

SA is required for DPDs, so the short answer is yes - SA should be carried out for site allocations. However, the manual advises that final decisions on what issues to cover and the right level of detail are for local authorities to make, and that it is important that the sustainability appraisal is relevant and proportionate to the plan. You should consider contacting your GO if you are unsure. Hope that helps. John.