Part 1E+WRegional functions

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

Spatial strategyE+W

1Regional Spatial StrategyE+W

(1)For each region there is to be a regional spatial strategy (in this Part referred to as the “RSS”).

(2)The RSS must set out the Secretary of State’s policies (however expressed) in relation to the development and use of land within the region.

[F1(2A)The RSS must include policies designed to secure that the development and use of land in the region contribute to the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change.]

(3)In [F2 subsections (2) and (2A) ] the references to a region include references to any area within a region which includes the area or part of the area of more than one local planning authority.

(4)If to any extent a policy set out in the RSS conflicts with any other statement or information in the RSS the conflict must be resolved in favour of the policy.

(5)With effect from the appointed day the RSS for a region is so much of the regional planning guidance relating to the region as the Secretary of State prescribes.

(6)The appointed day is the day appointed for the commencement of this section.

Textual Amendments

F1S. 1(2A) inserted (6.4.2009) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 181(2), 241(8) (with s. 226); S.I. 2009/400, art. 3(e)

F2Words in s. 1(3) substituted (6.4.2009) by Planning Act 2008 (c. 29), ss. 181(3), 241(8) (with s. 226); S.I. 2009/400, art. 3(e)

Commencement Information

I1S. 1 in force at 6.8.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2097, art. 2

I2S. 1 in force at 28.9.2004 for E. so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/2202, art. 2(a)