East of England Plan - Regional Planning Context
On 6 July 2010 the Secretary of State announced the revocation of Regional Spatial Strategies with 'immediate effect'. However, there was a legal challenge to this revocation that was upheld by the court. Therefore, the Regional Spatial Strategies remain in effect. The Secretary of State has re-iterated the intention to revoke the Regional Spatial Strategies, through forthcoming legislation, and has also stated this intention should be a material consideration in planning matters. For Watford, the Regional Spatial Strategy is the East of England Plan published in May 2008.
The East of England Plan identified Watford as a Key Centre for Development and Change in recognition of its regional role, particularly in terms of its transportation hub, strong retail centre and major employment location. The East of England Plan also set a target of 260 homes per annum to be delivered in the Borough.
Although the East of England Plan has been revoked we are continuing with production of the Core Strategy.
At the recent town centre consultation during July 2010 on the Core Strategy vision and strategic objectives, major regeneration projects in the town and other town centre management issues, the following draft Core Strategy strategic objective was displayed:
Strategic Objective 3: Enhance Watford’s regional economic and transportation role
To develop Watford’s role as a centre of regional economic significance and enhance Watford’s transport interchange role in a manner which enhances Watford’s local identity, promotes sustainable development and regeneration and creates new sustainable transport solutions. This includes three town centre regeneration proposals, improved and enhanced transport links and intelligent transport systems.
External links
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The East of England Regional Assembly
http://www.eera.gov.uk/
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East of England Local Government Association
http://www.eelga.gov.uk/
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