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Local Plan - Chapter 12
IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING
  Introduction
12.1 The preceding chapters of this document set out the policies of this Plan. Arising from these, the following schedule sets out a number of specific proposals which show how the Borough Council wishes to see the development of particular sites take place. The locations of these sites are to be found on the Proposals Map or the appropriate Inset Maps.

12.2 Some sites shown as proposals in the Deposit Draft secured planning permission for development prior to the base date of this Plan which is 31 April 1998. In those cases the proposal has been deleted because of the commitment that now exists for development. In certain cases, whilst the proposal has been retained in the following schedules a note about subsequent planning permissions or completions after the base date has been included. In all proposals the most up-to-date position regarding planning permission and other relevant background information is given.

12.3 Local Plans do not provide a general 'zoning' of land uses as used to be the case with what were called 'Town Maps', though areas to which specific policies apply e.g. Green Belt are shown. Only where changes in the use of land are required or anticipated is site specific guidance normally given. In this Plan it is given in the form of proposals. However, during the period of the Plan, applications for development will also come forward for other sites. These will be considered in the light of the policies and proposals within this Plan, the policies of the Structure Plan and Government guidance.

12.4 Some of the proposals in this Plan require funding by either the Borough or County Council. The Borough Council regularly assesses its capital and revenue programmes and takes this opportunity to ensure the timely implementation of those policies and proposals for which it is responsible. The Council will urge the County Council to give the highest priority appropriate to the policies and proposals for which it is responsible. Both authorities are constrained by the Government in their overall budgeting, nevertheless, due regard has been had in preparing this Plan to reasonable financial expectations in the present economic climate.

12.5 Powers are available to local authorities to purchase land compulsorily where this is required and there is a compelling case to secure the implementation of policies and proposals of the Plan in the public interest. However, such powers are intended only to be used as a last resort and the Council will first seek to secure implementation through co-operation.

12.6 In addition to providing a detailed range of policies and proposals the Council recognises the value of further guidance in the form of planning briefs. These are important where a site is significant due to its size, position and environmental contribution or where there are a number of inter-related issues that need to be clarified. A planning brief will be prepared whenever it is deemed helpful to provide more detailed guidance.

12.7 re are other matters where detailed, but non-site specific, guidance is of value, particularly on matters of design and on amplification of policy. By providing clear, consistent and practical advice on a range of matters, such guidance helps to increase public understanding of the Council's policies. The Council has published a list of all its planning publications. It will produce further guidance as required.

12.8 In addition, the Council has completed a programme of studies to identify means of preserving and enhancing the seven conservation areas in the Borough. The Council will continue to implement those enhancement plans and will review them as required during the life of this Plan including consultation with the public.
12.9 Government guidance PPG1 "General Policy and Principles" (para. 42) and PPG12 "Development Plans and Regional Planning Guidance" (paras. 3.18 and 3.19) recognises the value of what is called Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) for those preparing planning applications. Whilst such guidance cannot have the special status of Local Plans, SPG is recognised as a material consideration in determining applications. The weight accorded to it on appeal will increase where it has been prepared in consultation with the public and subject to a Council resolution. All SPGs produced by the Council will be subject to public consultation and subject to its formal approval.

12.10 The Council recognises the importance of monitoring the effect of the Plan's proposals and policies on the Plan area and the effect of other circumstances. Surveys and analysis of change will, therefore, be periodically undertaken, as appropriate. Should it be shown that circumstances have significantly changed from those prevailing at the time of the Plan's preparation or as a result of a further review of the Structure Plan, this Plan may be formally reviewed.