HILLINGDON UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN - London Borough ...

Format of the Plan
1.7 Legislation requires that UDPs consist of two parts:
Part 1 : A written statement of the local authority's general policies for the development and
other use of land in its area, including measures for improving the physical environment and the
management of traffic;
Part 2 : More detailed policies and site specific proposals, together with a reasoned
justification for the general policies of Part 1 and the policies and proposals of Part 2.
1.8 Part 1 comprises this Introduction and the following chapter which sets out the Guiding
Principles and Objectives of the Plan, and the Local Planning Authority's general development and land use
policies through which it seeks to achieve the objectives. Part 2 is divided into sections which reflect four
of the Guiding Principles. Whilst these sections contain chapters on specific topics which contribute
substantially to the overall theme, it should be recognised that the Guiding Principles have been taken into
account where appropriate throughout the Plan.
1.9 Sections 1 - 4 of Part 2 contain the bulk of the Local Authority's planning policies. However,
the Council believes that many decisions are best taken at a local level and to facilitate this has established
three local Planning Sub-Committees. Section 5 of the Plan contains policies and proposals which are
specific to the areas covered by these Sub-Committees. An Annex provides details of the Council's parking
standards which are referred to in the policies.
1.10 The Proposals Map shows the areas of land affected by particular policies and proposals. This is
split into three parts, two covering the majority of the Borough (divided into north and south), and the third
covering, at a larger scale, the town centre of Uxbridge.
1.11 Policies and proposals are distinguished in the text by being numbered and printed in capitals. It
is clear from Government guidance that policies should not be prescriptive and other material
considerations may influence the decision on individual planning applications. Therefore, although
policies and proposals have only been qualified by such words as "normally", "generally" or "only in
exceptional circumstances" where the text of the Plan itself indicates that exceptions may be made, in
practice such reservations must be read into any policy where appropriate. At various points in the text
indications are given of the type of considerations which may influence the implementation of particular
policies.
Supplementary Planning Guidance
1.12 As part of the planning process there is a continuing role for additional planning guidance which
supplements the policies and proposals contained in the UDP. Such supplementary planning guidance may
include development briefs for particular sites or details of development control guidelines. Supplementary
Planning Guidance available at the present time is indicated in the Plan. Further guidance may be prepared
in accordance with the policies and proposals within the Plan as circumstances require, and adopted after
public consultation.
Resources
1.13 To a significant extent the Council's planning objectives will be achieved through the grant or
refusal of planning permission for private sector proposals, but some subject areas raise a number of
problems or opportunities which can only be addressed through the application of public resources, either
alone or in conjunction with private funds. In general terms the Council is satisfied that resources, both
public and private, will be available to meet the commitments of the Plan taking account of the factors
outlined in paragraphs 2.75 - 2.77.
London Borough of Hillingdon Unitary Development Plan