The planning system in England and Wales involves three tiers of decision making. The national
government sets overall targets for things such as housing, new schools and transport. Each regional
assembly then has to produce a Regional Spatial Strategy. The planners need to consider the impact
that the need for new housing will have on other elements of the plan, such as new roads, schools,
better waste management or conservation projects. Finally the detailed plans for each local area are
produced by local authorities/ They must plan within the guidelines provided by the Regional Spatial
Strategy. They consult local people in order to produce a Local Development Framework (LDF)
Who are stakeholders?
We can be stakeholders as we have
a say on any planning process
that affects us
It could be an individual householder who is concerned that
a proposed new road will disturb their peaceful home. A
parish council that is keen to see an increase in playground
facilities in its area. A pressure group that is lobbying to
protect a specific area of countryside. A group of
development consultants working on behalf of a large
landowner who hopes to build a large sports complex
Planners need to take into account the services
available to the building, issues with building,
potential risk of the building
Sustainable Cities
BedZED
A sustainable city - an urban area where residents have
a way of life that will last a long time. The environment
is not damaged and the economic and social fabric, due
to local involvement, are able to stand the test of time.