RTPI – On 6 July 2010 Communities Minister, Eric Pickles wrote to Chief Planning Officers announcing the revocation of regional strategies (RSS). 29 organisations, led by the RTPI, have written to Eric Pickles in response to ensure that strategic planning is embedded in any reform of the planning system. The Planning Inspectorate have issued guidance for planning inspectors. Cala Homes is now seeking a judicial review to reinstate the South East Plan. The developer argues that the Minister acted outside his powers by removing a fundamental part of the plan-led system and breached European law by failing to assess the environmental effects of revoking regional strategies. Read More
