I was asked to put together a presentation about the Planning Process. It was a useful exercise as it made me realise why our Planning Committee nearly always approve applications. They have a legal duty "of a presumption in favour of sustainable development". That means they have to approve an application so long as it complies with all the policies of Waltham Forest and the GLA's London Plan and the Government National Planning Policy Framework. That means residents have very little say and horrendous developments come forward!
A real eye-opener. Thanks for doing this.
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