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Planning Advice Note - PAN 49

Description	To assist in achieving high standards in plan preparation
ISBN	07480 5429 4
Official Print Publication Date
Website Publication Date	May 31, 1996

Planning Advice Note
PAN 49

LOCAL PLANNING

May 1996
© Crown copyright 1996
ISSN 0141-514X
ISBN 0748054294

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contents

	Paragraph
*introduction*	1
*the role of local plans*	3
*preparing effective local plans*	9
keeping plans relevant and up-to-date Monitoring and Review Confirmation or Alteration Repeal and Replacement	14
setting local plans in context The National Context Links with the Structure Plan Justifying Variance from National or Structure Plan Policy Links with Other Plans and Programmes Plan Areas Local focus	21
taking public interests into account Principles and Procedures Consulting the Public, Community Councils and Local Groups Government Departments, Agencies and Other Bodies Links with Other Planning Authorities After the Plan is Finalised	33
dealing with the main issues Survey Information Framing Policies Proposals Reasoned Justification Plan Implementation Plan Periods	47
managing the plan preparation process Handling Objections PLIs	63
*conclusion*	67
*note*	68
annex 1: some aspects of plan content Special Planning Arrangements Environmental Appraisal of Development Plans Energy Conservation The Approach to Design Dealing with Crime Prevention
annex 2: presentation of plan documents General Approach Consultative Drafts Written Statements Proposals Maps Publicity and Consultation Statements
annex 3: supplementary documents Status of Supplementary Guidance Development Opportunities Brochures glossary

planning series:

National Planning Policy Guidelines (NPPGS) provide statements of Government policy on nationally important land use and other planning matters, supported where appropriate by a locational framework.
Circulars, which also provide statements of Government policy, contain guidance on policy implementation through legislative or procedural change.
Planning Advice Notes (PANs) provide advice on good practice and other relevant information.

Statements of Government policy contained in NPPGs and Circulars may, so far as relevant, be material considerations to be taken into account in development plan preparation and development control.

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