How the planning white paper would change the system, part 3: New testing approach for local plans
Replacing the soundness test with a statutory sustainable development test would mean fewer assessments and reduce delay, according to the planning white paper, but the lack of a clear definition of ‘sustainable development’ could pose problems, some observers suggest. [Amended 3/12/20).

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