At a lower but very influential level are Planning Policy Guidance Notes now being systematically replaced by Planning Policy Statements or, as in the case of PPG21 Tourism, being replaced by a Good Practice Guide.

It is a complex and sometimes inscrutable maze of legislation but we are familiar with the short cuts and escape routes and can advise you of the implications as they impact on your project.

Regional Spatial Strategies are now gaining in importance. With the Regional Development Agencies now assuming an increasingly significant role in

spatial planning it is important not to ignore the Regional Economic Strategy (RES), the economic reflection of the Regional Spatial Strategy.

ONE NorthEast were one of the consultancy’s first clients. Tony worked within their planning team, liaising with the then Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM), now Department for Communities and Local Government, on behalf of all nine Regional Development Agencies on new legislation and government initiatives. This experience has given the practice a considerable insight into the direction of legislation.

For local planning authorities and developers our experience in this field is invaluable.