Orchard Network

Regional Plans aim to set the strategic priorities for local planning authorities. The East of England Plan for example, contains this guidance in its Environment section:

“ In their plans, policies and programmes local planning authorities and other agencies should seek to:

• Protect for their own sake, all important aspects of the countryside, including individual features, special sites, their setting and the wider landscape.
• Through the development plan system, conserve and enhance wherever possible regional and local distinctiveness and variety based on a thorough assessment of local character……”
 

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Regional Spatial Strategy

Planning Portal - Regional Spatial Strategy