Understanding Local Development Orders (LDOs): Unpacking Process and Best Practices

Local Development Orders (LDOs) grant flexible permissions for various developments, simplifying processes, and speeding up approvals. This article decodes the unpacking of LDOs, emphasizing their features, limitations, and formal processes. It also sheds light on good practices for engaging stakeholders, preparing bids for funding, and ensuring effective project planning.

• Local Development Orders
• LDOs
• Planning Permissions
• Development Processes
• Stakeholder Engagement

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1. Phillipa Silcock LDO s Unpacked

2. LDOs unpacked A grant of permission Flexibility about mechanisms e.g. notifications or prior approvals Unconditional permission or subject to conditions Can permit any kind of Development Can cover any area (but not across a LG boundary) Time limited or permanent

3. More unpacking Can t effect a listed building or a European site Doesn t supersede any existing permission Can still consider an application on the site Can revoke or modify an LDO Development may be liable for CIL SoS can intervene in the LDO MOST IMPORTANT it s a mechanism to simplify and speed up, so keep it as simple as possible

4. Summary of formal process Prepare Draft Local Development Order Prepare a statement or Reasons that includes: Description of the permitted development Define the area that it effects Formal Consultation (list at art. 34 of DMPO) Publicity Consider representations Decision to adopt Notify the Secretary of State

5. Some good practice processes Engage members early in the discussion Work with the owners of the land discuss collaboration and possible funding support Don t wait for formal consultation to engage the communities Talk to stat cons early Project planning is critical Check your delegated agreement - think of your committee/ council dates Think about your processes for post LDO.

6. Making a bid for funding Sites are deliverable There is a clear project plan in place for consulting on the draft local development order by the end of December 2015 The local planning authority has sufficient capacity to prepare and deliver the local development order, particularly staff resources There is a clear commitment to timely discharge of conditions or the granting of prior approval It is clear how the local planning authority intend to use the money and that it will be used in a cost effective way. 6

7. Remember Deadline for applications is 11 March 2015

8. In our Council we are working towards Pre-app brand values Cost Trust Time Reliability

10. Contact PAS email pas@local.gov.uk web www.pas.gov.uk phone 020 7664 3000