1.   As such it complements the introduction of unitary development plans for the metropolitan districts.

2.   Development plans drawn up with public consultation provide an important framework.

3.   Development plans show future road improvements which May affect development, for example where new access on to an existing road is not permissible.

4.   Green Belt functions were transferred to the lower tier authorities who are now required to prepare unitary development plans for their areas.

5.   Grijalva said the supervisors were dancing in the dark without specific development plans for the entire property.

6.   However, a planning authority can, through its development plans and Decisions, alter the character of a neighbourhood.

7.   However, it is more valuable to think of a global school development plan which brings together all central and support activities.

8.   In considering applications for planning permission, planning authorities will take into account the provisions of the development plan.