Development plan amendment regulations: consultation response summary

Question 24

Question 24A)

To what extent do you agree that a full, updated version of the amended LDP, incorporating the amendment, should be published in the same way as the initial LDP?

There were 44 responses to Question 24A, which have been set out by respondent type in Table 24 below.

Almost all of the respondents (a combined 93.2%) were supportive of the proposed publishing requirements, and this was reflected across all the groups represented. There was a single neutral response and two who indicated their opposition to this.

Question 24B)

Where applicable, please give reasons for your answer.

28 respondents provided further comment at Question 24B.

Summary /Themes

Most of the respondents supported the approach to publication, with comments confirming that this was viewed as essential to the continued consistency of the development plan.

The theme emerging across all the responses was that of clarity and transparency, and it was felt by the majority that this proposal aided in those objectives.

Some responses sought further guidance or clarity around the proposal, mainly around the publication date and version control. Primarily, there was an issue raised with regards to Section 24 (3) of the 1997 Act and a call that further information should be provided when regulations come into force.

One further suggestion was that, when an LDP is amended, the previous iteration should still be accessible online and the new publication should contain a list of amendments to signpost what changes have been made.

The only comment to 24B that indicated opposition to the proposal did so on the basis of resourcing, stating how intensive the approach to re-publication would be for authorities.