the policies that it sets out, and

any provision that it makes as mentioned in subsection (3).

the national natural resources policy published under section 9 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016,

any marine plan adopted and published by them under Part 3 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, and

the Wales Transport Strategy published under section 2 of the Transport (Wales) Act 2006.

the form that the consultation will take,

when the consultation will take place, and

the steps that will be taken to involve members of the public in the preparation of the Framework.

publish a draft of the Framework, and

allow a period of 12 weeks beginning with the publication of the draft Framework during which any person may make representations with regard to the draft.

prepare a draft of the Framework,

carry out an appraisal of the sustainability of the policies set out in the draft, and

carry out consultation in accordance with the statement of public participation.

the draft, and

any resolution passed by the National Assembly for Wales with regard to the draft Framework during the Assembly consideration period, and

any recommendation made by a committee of the National Assembly with regard to the draft during that period.

may publish the National Development Framework for Wales in the terms of the draft laid under subsection (3), or

publish notice of their decision and the reasons for it, and

if a draft of a revised Framework has been laid before the National Assembly for Wales under section 60B(3), lay a copy of the notice before the National Assembly.

a review period ends, and

setting out their assessment of whether the Framework should be revised and giving reasons for that assessment, and

if they consider that the Framework should be revised, setting out a timetable for its revision.

designate an area in Wales as a strategic planning area for the purposes of this Part, and

establish a strategic planning panel for that area.

all of the area of one local planning authority, and

all or part of the area of at least one other local planning authority.

they have given a direction under section 60E(1) to a local planning authority all or part of whose area is included in the strategic planning area to be designated by the regulations,

they have carried out any consultation required by section 60F(1).

where a direction under subsection (1) is given to a single local planning authority, that authority;

where a direction under subsection (1) is given to two or more local planning authorities, those authorities acting jointly.

each local planning authority, other than one to which the direction under subsection (1) was given, for an area all or part of which is included in the proposed strategic planning area, and

any other persons specified in, or of a description specified in, the direction.

the proposal, and

a report about the consultation carried out under subsection (5).

a map showing the boundaries of the area which the responsible authority propose should be designated as a strategic planning area,

a statement of the reasons for proposing that area, and

any other information specified by the Welsh Ministers in the direction given under subsection (1).

before the end of any period specified in the direction;

if no period is specified in the direction, before the end of six months beginning with the day on which the direction is given.

how the consultation required by subsection (5) must be carried out;

the form and content of the report about the consultation;

how the proposal and the report must be submitted under subsection (6).

to the responsible authority, and

if a proposal has been submitted under subsection (6), to each authority within subsection (5)(a).

each relevant local planning authority, and

any other persons they consider appropriate.

the boundaries of the strategic planning area that would be designated by the regulations are different from the boundaries of the area proposed under section 60E(6) pursuant to the direction, or

the period for complying with section 60E(6) has ended without a proposal being submitted.

the strategic planning area that would be designated by the regulations, or

a strategic planning area designated by previous regulations under section 60D that would be revoked or amended by the regulations.

references to a local planning authority are to be construed as references to a strategic planning panel;

references to a neighbouring area are to be construed as references to a neighbouring strategic planning area.

the panel's objectives in relation to the development and use of land in its area;

the panel's policies for the implementation of those objectives.

the period that may be specified under subsection (4);

the form and content of the plan.

current national policies;

the National Development Framework for Wales;

the strategic development plan for any strategic planning area that adjoins the panel's area;

the local development plan for each area all or part of which is included in the panel's area;

the resources likely to be available for implementing the strategic development plan;

any other matters prescribed by the Welsh Ministers in regulations.

carry out an appraisal of the sustainability of the plan;

prepare a report of the findings of the appraisal.

adopted by resolution of the strategic planning panel as a strategic development plan, or

approved by the Welsh Ministers under section 65 or 71 (as they apply by virtue of section 60J).

references to a local planning authority are to be construed as references to a strategic planning panel;

references to a local development plan are to be construed as references to a strategic development plan.

the principal physical, economic, social and environmental characteristics of the area of the authority F6(including the extent to which the Welsh language is used in the area) ;

the principal purposes for which land is used in the area;

the size, composition and distribution of the population of the area;

the communications, transport system and traffic of the area;

any other considerations which may be expected to affect those matters;

such other matters as may be prescribed or as the Assembly in a particular case may direct.

any changes which the authority think may occur in relation to any other matter;

the effect such changes are likely to have on the development of the authority’s area or on the planning of such development.

the authority’s objectives in relation to the development and use of land in their area;

their general policies for the implementation of those objectives.

the National Development Framework for Wales, and

the strategic development plan for any strategic planning area that includes all or part of the area of the authority.

make provision about the period that may be specified under subsection (3B);

prescribe the form and content of the plan.

current national policies;

F10the Wales Spatial Plan;

F10the National Development Framework for Wales;

any area statement published under section 11 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 for an area that includes all or part of the area of the authority;

the RSS for any region which adjoins the area of the authority;

any relevant F13local well-being plan;

the resources likely to be available for implementing the plan;

such other matters as the Assembly prescribes.

carry out an appraisal of the sustainability of the plan;

prepare a report of the findings of the appraisal.

in the case of an authority which is a county council or county borough council, the public services board of which that authority is a member;

in the case of an authority which is a National Park Authority, the public services board for an area that includes any part of that authority's area.

is adopted by resolution of the local planning authority as a local development plan;

is approved by the Assembly under section 65 or 71.

the local planning authority’s community involvement scheme;

the timetable for the preparation and adoption of the authority’s local development plan.

must include such persons as the Assembly prescribes;

may include such other persons as appear to the authority to have an interest in matters relating to development in the area of the authority.

the procedure in respect of the preparation of the documents mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1);

the form and content of the documents;

the time at which any step in the preparation of the documents must be taken;

publicity about the documents;

making the documents available for inspection by the public;

circumstances in which the requirements of the documents need not be complied with.

they have complied with any relevant requirements contained in regulations under this Part, and

they think the plan is ready for independent examination.

whether it satisfies the requirements of sections 62 and 63 and of regulations under section 77;

whether it is sound.

make recommendations;

give reasons for the recommendations.

it may at any time before the plan is adopted by the local planning authority direct them to modify the plan in accordance with the direction;

if it gives such a direction it must state its reasons for doing so.

must comply with the direction;

must not adopt the plan unless the Assembly gives notice that it is satisfied that they have complied with the direction.

the authority must not take any step in connection with the adoption of the plan until the Assembly gives its decision;

if the direction is given before the authority have submitted the plan under section 64(1) the Assembly must hold an independent examination and section 64(4) to (7) applies accordingly;

if the direction is given after the authority have submitted the plan the person appointed to carry out the examination must make his recommendations to the Assembly;

the plan has no effect unless it has been approved by the Assembly.

may approve, approve subject to specified modifications or reject a plan submitted to it under subsection (4);

must give reasons for its decision under paragraph (a).

directed the authority to submit the plan for approval under section 65(4), or

taken any step under section 71 in connection with the plan.

the person carrying out the independent examination recommends that the plan is withdrawn, and

the recommendation is not overruled by a direction given by the Welsh Ministers.

the authority have given notice to the Welsh Ministers of their intention to withdraw the plan, and

the notice period has expired.

have not yet submitted the plan for independent examination under section 64, but

have taken steps in connection with the preparation of the plan that are specified in regulations made by the Welsh Ministers.

require the authority to provide further information;

extend the notice period.

if, after consideration under section 68A, they think that the plan should be reviewed, and

at such other times as the Welsh Ministers prescribe

be in such form as is prescribed;

be published in accordance with such requirements as are prescribed.

if the Assembly directs them to do so;

if, following a review under section 69, they think that the plan should be revised.

prepare or revise (as the case may be) the plan, and

approve the plan as a local development plan.

which is done by it under subsection (4), and

which the authority failed or omitted to do as mentioned in subsection (1).

the Welsh Ministers withdraw a direction under subsection (A1) or vary such a direction so that it ceases to apply to a local planning authority, or

a local planning authority withdraw from an agreement mentioned in s ubsection (1).

an authority F25to which the direction was given or which was a party to the agreement for the purposes of any corresponding plan prepared by them;

two or more other authorities F26to which the direction was given or which were parties to the agreement for the purposes of any corresponding joint local development plan.

the examination is resumed in relation to the corresponding plan;

any step taken for the purposes of the suspended examination has effect for the purposes of the resumed examination.

specify circumstances in which subsections (5) and (7) are not to apply in relation to an authority;

make provision as to what is a corresponding plan or corresponding joint local development plan.

an order or scheme under section 10, 14, 16, 18, 106(1) or (3) or 108(1) of the Highways Act 1980 (c. 66);

an order or scheme under section 7, 9, 11, 13 or 20 of the Highways Act 1959 (c. 25), section 3 of the Highways (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1961 (c. 63) or section 1 or 10 of the Highways Act 1971 (c. 41) (which provisions were replaced by the provisions mentioned in paragraph (a));

an order under section 1 of the New Towns Act 1981 (c. 64).

be made at such time as is prescribed;

be in such form as is prescribed;

contain such other matter as is prescribed.

the procedure to be followed by the local planning authority in carrying out the appraisal under section 62(6);

the procedure to be followed in the preparation of local development plans;

requirements about the giving of notice and publicity;

requirements about inspection by the public of a plan or any other document;

the nature and extent of consultation with and participation by the public in anything done under this Part;

the making of representations about any matter to be included in a local development plan;

consideration of any such representations;

the remuneration and allowances payable to the person appointed to carry out an independent examination under section 64;

the time at which anything must be done for the purposes of this Part;

the manner of publication of any draft, report or other document published under this Part;

monitoring the exercise by local planning authorities of their functions under this Part.

county councils in Wales;

county borough councils.

a National Park authority is the local planning authority for the whole of its area;

a joint planning board is the local planning authority for the whole of its united district (and references to the area of a local planning authority are, in relation to such a board, to be construed as references to its united district).