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1.11New forms of regional planning are being introduced in
each region:
◆ In London, the Mayor has already produced a Spatial
Development Strategy called the London Plan. It was
published in February 2004. It includes a commitment to
produce a Sub-regional Development Framework (SRDF) for
East London, which includes all of the London part of the
Gateway. This is to be completed in late 2004 and relevant
elements will be incorporated into the first review of the
London Plan, programmed to begin in 2005.
◆ In the South East, the Regional Planning Assembly (SEERA)
is producing a Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS) to 2026
(“the South East Plan”): consultation on a draft Strategy
is scheduled to begin in December 2004 and submission
of the Strategy to the Government in summer 2005.
◆ In the East of England the Assembly (EERA) is producing
Regional Planning Guidance (RPG) to 2021: draft guidance is
scheduled for submission to the Government in 2004 with
approval expected in 2006.
1.12These regional strategies will provide a policy context for future
statutory plans throughout the Gateway and for other activities
such as community and regeneration strategies and master
plans. The process of consultation and decision-making on these
strategies will engage the local communities and planning
authorities and give the opportunity to make the translation
from regional to local policies and targets.
1.13All three regions have incorporated the Thames Gateway
objectives into their emerging strategic thinking. The Mayor of
London has made the Gateway and East London the priority
area of the London Plan. The South East regional transport,
economic development and housing strategies and the options
report leading to RPG14 in the East of England make the
Gateway a priority for development. The Kent and Medway and
the Essex and Southend on Sea Replacement Structure Plans also
support its status as a priority area for growth and regeneration.