SDS flowchart

Review/replace

Notes

SDS must contain statement of policies on land use which are of strategic importance, including quantum and distribution of housing (including affordable), but should not allocate sites. SDS should consider its effects on health, health inequality and sustainable development.

Local plans should be in general conformity with the SDS

Monitoring

Combined authority, combined county authority, upper-tier county and unitary authorities are ‘principal authorities’ and will be strategic planning authorities.

Preparation of local plans

Adopt SDS

Submit SDS to SofS

Examine SDS

Prepare and consult on draft SDS

Draft a timetable for preparation of SDS

Establish a Strategic Planning Area / Board

To direct adoption, make alterations or direct a review

To modify the plan

To amend or prepare a timetable

To take over preparation of the strategy

To amend or prepare a timetable

To amend or prepare a timetable

To form a Strategic Planning Board

Process

Scope for SofS intervention?