Regional Government Documents
Due to the multitude of policies and other documents that are published at national, regional and local level it can be very difficult to work out what is most relevant when it comes to objecting to a planning application. If you are interested in using these documents effectively, it is well worth reading the 8 pageThe Planning System: General Principles first to help you make sense of them.
Though it already carries weight, an important upcoming set of policies is The Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) for the north west which is currently in draft form and is expected to be published in Summer 2008.
| Document Link | Description |
|---|---|
| The Joint Structure Plan - The Joint Lancashire Structure Plan 2001-2016 aims to secure the efficient and effective use of land in the interest of the public. It sets out strategic policies and proposals for the development, use and conservation of land in Lancashire and for the management of traffic. It establishes the amount and general location of development for meeting the future needs of Lancashire's population while protecting and enhancing Lancashire's fine assets. | |
| The Joint Structure Plan - Index of chapters | |
| Local Transport Plan for Lancashire 2006/07-2010/11 - This consists of Volume 1 - Our Plans (PDF 16.9MB) and Volume 2 - Our Strategy (PDF 94.6MB) together with about a dozen Supporting Documents | |
| Road Traffic Reduction Act Report - This report is required of local traffic authorities by the Road Traffic Reduction Act 1997 and is part of Lancashire County Council's Local Transport Plan. | |
| Inspector's Report on Heysham to M6 Link Road |