Planning – the Plan-led system

The Planning system in England and Wales follows a plan-led system, which involves preparing plans that set out what can be built and where. Plans are produced at a local level (Local Development Frameworks in England, Local Development Plans in Wales), that must take account of the environment and the sustainable needs of future communities, as well as the development needed to help people live and work in the area.

The Planning system in England and Wales follows a plan-led system, which involves preparing plans that set out what can be built and where. Plans are produced at a local level (Local Development Frameworks in England, Local Development Plans in Wales), that must take account of the environment and the sustainable needs of future communities, as well as the development needed to help people live and work in the area.