Regulation 8 Explanations of policy

The reasoned justification of the general policies in Part I and of the proposals in Part II of a unitary development plan shall itself include—

(a)

a statement of the regard which the authority have had in formulating the general policies in Part I to—

(i)

any strategic guidance which the Secretary of State has given the authority to assist them in preparing the plan;

(ii)

current national and regional policies;

(iii)

the resources likely to be available to carry out the general policies set out in the plan;

(iv)

social considerations;

(v)

any policies and proposals of an urban development corporation which may, or may be expected to, affect their area; and

(b)

a statement of the account which the authority have taken of any enterprise zone scheme in their area.