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COMMENT - Presumption in Favour of Sustainable Development

Whilst the Local Plan may be underpinned by the principles of sustainable development, this is not the same as a 'presumption in favour of sustainable development' which lies at the heart of the Government's National Planning Policy Framework. It clear from paragraph 15 of the NPPF that policies in Local Plans will be expected to provide guidance on how the presumption will be applied locally. A model policy has been drafted by the Planning Inspectorate which can be used by local authorities in their development plans. If the District Council chooses to use this policy we recommend it should be modified to address the applicability of the presumption locally.