Policy information sourced from the Finsbury Local Plan
BC10 Implementation
A) When considering development proposals within the Finsbury Local Plan area, the council will take a positive approach that reflects the presumption in favour of sustainable development contained in the National Planning Policy Framework. It will work proactively with applicants to secure development that improves the economic, social and environmental conditions in the area.
B) Planning applications that accord with the policies in the Local Plan (and, where relevant, with policies in neighbourhood plans) will be approved without avoidable delay, unless material considerations indicate otherwise.
C) Where there are no policies relevant to the application or relevant policies are out of date at the time of making the decision then the council will grant permission unless material considerations indicate otherwise – taking into account whether:
- Any adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, when assessed against the policies in the National Planning Policy Framework taken as a whole; or
- Specific policies in that Framework indicate that development should be restricted.
D) Proposals will contribute to the delivery of priority projects identified in Table 2 of this plan, alongside other programmes and projects where appropriate. The type and nature of contributions sought will be consistent with the council’s policies and guidance on planning obligations.
E) The council will take a proactive approach to ensuring that development in the area is comprehensive, integrated, and based on sound community engagement, particularly within those areas covered by Policies BC1 to BC7. Partnership working will be promoted, premature applications will be resisted, and where necessary the council will uses its statutory powers to ensure that sustainable outcomes are achieved.
For more information please see the Local Plan