Moved by
Baroness Andrews
89LZA: After Clause 134, insert the following new Clause—
“The purpose of planning
(1) Part 2 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 is amended as follows.
(2) Before section 13 (survey of area) insert—
“12A The purpose of planning
(1) The purpose of planning is the achievement of long-term sustainable development and place making.
(2) In this Act “sustainable development and place making” means managing the use, development and protection of land and natural resources in a way which enables people and communities to provide for their legitimate social, economic and cultural well-being while sustaining the potential of future generations to meet their own needs.
(3) In achieving sustainable development and place making the local planning authority should—
(a) positively identify suitable land for development in line with the economic, social and environmental objectives so as to improve the quality of life, well-being and health of people and the community;
(b) contribute to the sustainable economic development of the community;
(c) contribute to the vibrant cultural and artistic development of the community;
(d) protect and enhance the historic environment;
(e) positively promote the enhancement and protection of biodiversity so as to achieve a net benefit for nature;
(f) contribute to the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change in line with the objectives of the Climate Change Act 2008;
(g) positively promote high quality and inclusive design that meets the needs of the maximum number of people, including disabled and older people;
(h) ensure that decision-making is open, transparent, participative and accountable; and
(i) ensure, whenever possible, that assets arising from the development process are managed for the long-term interest of the community.””