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Published December 2024

Draft Planning Application Validation Checklist

28. Masterplanning Statement

What is it?

Policy DES2 of the Plan Strategy requires a masterplanning approach for Major development.

A Masterplanning Statement sets out how proposals for Major development accord with the masterplanning principles set out in Policy DES2 of the Plan Strategy.


When is it required?

A Masterplanning Statement should be provided with all applications for Major development.


What should be included?

A Masterplanning Statement should set out how the proposal addresses criteria a. to h. inclusive of Policy DES2. Where a criterion is not satisfied, the statement should provide justification as to why this is the case.


Guidance

Further guidance is contained in the Council’s Masterplanning Approach for Major Development Supplementary Planning Guidance.

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