Localism Bill

147FC: Before Clause 94, insert the following new Clause— ““The purpose of planning Before section 1 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 insert— ““A1 Purpose of planning (1) The purpose of the planning system is to achieve sustainable development. (2) Any person exercising functions and duties under the planning Acts must do so with the objective of furthering the achievement of sustainable development and shall have regard in doing so to any guidance given for that purpose by the Secretary of State. A2 Interpretation In this Act— (a) ““sustainable development”” means development that meets the social, economic and environmental needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs and includes the application of the following principles— (i) living within environmental limits, (ii) ensuring a strong, healthy and just society; (iii) achieving a sustainable economy; (iv) promoting good governance; (v) using sound science responsibly; (b) ““the planning Acts”” include— (i) the Localism Act 2011; (ii) the Planning Act 2008; (iii) the Planning and Energy Act 2008; (iv) the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004; (v) the Town and Country Planning Act 1990; (vi) the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990; (vii) the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990; and (viii) the Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990.””