What does Development plan mean? Development plan describes, in planning practice, the statutory suite of adopted planning policies for a given area that guide and constrain decisions on planning permission. It is defined in legislation in each UK jurisdiction and in Ireland, and planning applications are determined in accordance with it unless material considerations indicate otherwise. England: the development plan comprises adopted local plans (including minerals and waste plans), any made neighbourhood development plans, and applicable spatial development strategies (for example, the London Plan). Wales: it includes local development plans and any strategic development plans. Scotland: the development plan consists of the National Planning Framework (NPF4)...
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From 25 March 2026, the principal plan-making provisions of the Levelling-up and Regeneration act 2023 are in force. This Practice Note is being updated to reflect these changes.
Neighbourhood development plans (NDPs) enable communities to set planning policies for how land in their neighbourhood is used and developed, and they form part of the statutory development plan. For the essentials, see Practice Note: Introduction to neighbourhood planning, which covers:
An NDP must be prepared in conformity with national and local planning policy and, in England, from a date to be appointed, national development management policies.
National policy is set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
The local plan sets a vision and objectives for the entire district or local authority area. It outlines the overall strategy, including how much development should take place, what types are appropriate (and what is not supported), and, in broad terms, the locations where development should occur...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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