The Welsh Government is asking for evidence on issues and projects to inform its 20-year spatial framework (closing date 7 March 2017).
The Government has commenced work on the preparation of the National Development Framework (NDF). It will set out the 20-year spatial framework for land use in Wales, providing a context for the provision of new infrastructure and growth and setting out how the Government’s land use objectives will be taken forward at national, regional and local levels.
It is inviting people to submit evidence that can help inform the development of the NDF and details of projects that are of national importance and that can help Wales achieve its objectives.
It is looking for evidence on issues including:
- the role and scope of the NDF
- national issues that could be addressed in the NDF
- how the NDF can maximise the opportunities from new development and the management of assets and ensure the planning system supports the delivery of its key strategic objectives
- the NDF’s role in shaping regional Strategic Development Plans and local authority Local Development Plans.
It is looking for details of projects that:
- help deliver its objectives
- are of national importance
- can support the delivery of wider projects and initiatives as part of a joined up and co-ordinated plan
- could not be dealt with at a regional or local level.
