Member

There is a broader institutional concern about the manner in which planning reform is being implemented. We are dealing here with a system that is already complex, capacity constrained and subject to significant public pressure. In that context, the cumulative effect of repeated structural changes implemented through a combination of primary legislation and consequential secondary instruments risks adding further uncertainty and lack of clarity. There is a case for just calming down and letting the system settle. Good legislative practice in planning form should prioritise clarity, stability and usability for local authorities and practitioners.