# The Town and Country Planning (Unitary Development Plans) Regulations 1988, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/139/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/town-and-country-planning-unitary-development-plans-regulations-1988/regulation-8
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