Planning Act 2023

The Executive may make a plan for a district (a district strategy) that states the long‑term planning policy and goals for the district, consistent with the planning strategy.

In making a district strategy, the Executive must consider the principles of good planning (see s 10).

A district strategy may—

include strategies, spatial policies and desired future planning outcomes for the district to guide and manage change in the district; and

set out principles and policies for development of areas within the district, including future urban areas; and

identify areas within the district for future detailed planning; and

Detailed planning may be done through a planning and response report.

include other government strategies and policies applying to the district if appropriate.

The Executive must undertake public consultation before making a district strategy.

In undertaking consultation under this Act, the Executive must consider the principles of good consultation (see s 11).

A district strategy is a notifiable instrument.

A district strategy must be published on the authority website.