Local Plan
Changes to the Planning System
The Government’s Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act, which came into force in September 2004, introduced fundamental changes to the planning system. The new Act replaces the old development plan system of Structure Plans, Local Plans and Supplementary Planning Guidance with a new system of Regional Spatial Strategies and Local Development Frameworks.
The changes introduced by the 2004 Act means that the Adopted Isles of Scilly Local Plan - A 2020 Vision, will gradually be replaced with a series, or portfolio, of smaller local development documents (LDDs) including statutory development plan documents (DPDs) such as a Core Strategy and generic development control policies. Collectively, each local development document that is prepared will make up the Local Development Framework (LDF) for the Isles of Scilly.
The Isles of Scilly Local Plan - A 2020 Vision
The Isles of Scilly Local Plan – A 2020 Vision was adopted in November 2005. The Local Plan provides a clear spatial planning strategy for the islands in a concise and precise manner, reflecting its relatively small population and geographic area. The Local Plan has regard to the Sustainable Community Strategy for the islands and is in general conformity with the draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West. The Local Plan complements existing strategies for economic development, transport, heritage and culture, as well as the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Management Plan and the tourism strategy. The focus of the Local Plan is to meet the development needs of the islands with the aim of sustaining its communities whilst protecting its outstanding environment that provides the context both for its economy centred on tourism and flower farming.
With the exception of those proposals that have already been implemented, the policies contained in the Local Plan have been saved beyond the 3 year period since it was adopted by the Government through the powers of the Secretary of State. Until the adoption of the Core Strategy and other local development documents, the Local Plan will therefore provide the basis for determining planning applications for the purposes of Section 38(6) of the Act.
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Supplementary Planning Guidance
In addition to the Local Plan, various documents have been prepared that are used as supplementary planning guidance (SPG). These guidelines are non statutory although they have been subject to public consultation and supplement the policies and proposals set out in the Local Plan. As such their contents are material in the determination of planning applications. Existing SPG is set out below:
Specific Local Need and Key Worker Housing Criteria Opens in a new window The 1991 Isles of Scilly Local Plan only allowed new housing to meet specific local need. This policy is restated in the new Local Plan and provision is also made for housing for key workers. The Council has adopted criteria to assess whether a potential occupier is a qualifying person in terms of either specific local need or as a key worker.
The Isles of Scilly - A Landscape Assessment of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 2002 This is one of a series of assessments prepared by the Countryside Agency for each AONB. Drawing on the Historic Landscape Assessment carried out on behalf of the Duchy of Cornwall in 1996, it is intended to raise awareness of the importance of the AONB and to guide those responsible for developing and implementing relevant policies for the area. The document is available from the Countryside Agency (Tel: 08701207405 price £8.00) or can be viewed in the Planning & Development Department, Library or with any Councillor.
Isles of Scilly Natural Area Profile Opens in a new window - by English Nature describes and evaluates the wildlife and geology of the area, and proposes key nature conservation and strategic objectives, which can be used when formulating plans to help conserve the environment of the Islands.
Traditional Farm Buildings Survey Opens in a new window on the Isles of Scilly 1997 A study carried out between 1995-97 recorded and assessed the traditional agricultural building stock of the islands and identified a number of design criteria to be taken into account when considering proposals for the conversion or alteration of these buildings. The Council resolved in January 1998 to accept the findings of the survey as supplementary guidance to the local plan.
Cornwall and Scilly Urban Survey: Historic Characterisation for Regeneration Hugh Town 2003
This joint initiative funded by English Heritage, EU Objective 1, South West of England Regional Development Agency and Cornwall County Council is aimed at harnessing the quality and distinctive character of the historic environment to successful and sustainable regeneration. The report contains an in depth assessment of the historic character of Hugh Town, provides an analysis of what makes it special and identifies a number of principles that will contribute to its regeneration. The document is available from Cornwall Archaeological Unit or can be viewed in the Planning Office or Library.
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