Wales Spatial Plan
The Wales Spatial Plan was published by the Welsh Assembly in 2004. The Plan is in some respects similar to a Regional Spatial Strategy in England, but is less prescriptive and broader than land use planning, setting out a wider-ranging spatial vision and strategy:
- Provide a clear framework for future collaborative action involving the Welsh Assembly Government and its agencies, local authorities, the private and voluntary sectors to achieve the priorities it sets out nationally and regionally
- Influence the location of expenditure by the Assembly Government and its agencies
- Influence the mix and balance of public sector delivery agencies’ programmes in different areas
- Set the context for local and community planning
- Provide a clear evidence base for the public, private and voluntary sectors develop policy and action
An update to the Wales Spatial Plan, People, Places, Futures, was published for consultation in early 2008. It sets a vision for how each part of Wales should develop economically, socially and environmentally over the next 20 years and will guide the way the Government spends its money over the coming years.
There are six spatial plan areas to represent regional perspectives in Wales. Each area group is chaired by a cabinent minister. The areas are:
- Central Wales
- North East Wales - Border and Coast
- North West Wales – Eryri a Môn
- Pembrokeshire – The Haven
- South East Wales – Capital Network
- Swansea Bay – Waterfront and Western Valleys
Read more about this topic: Town And Country Planning In Wales
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