Section 3 and Appendix A of the MEAS work provides the detail on the review of plans, policies and programmes undertaken in 2014. Many of the documents and legislative elements remain valid in 2017 and our review has therefore focussed on updating any key aspects of the previous review by MEAS. Table 2 below provides the detail on where updates were considered necessary. Table 2: Review of Plans, Policies and Programmes Plan, Policy and Main aims and objectives Implication for the Strategy Programme International Plans and Programme No updates required – National Plans and Programmes Planning Practice Guidance Government guidance on a The PPG includes specific references range of planning matters to Local Flood Risk Management including a section on floor Strategies. risk and coastal change. Regional Plans and Programmes North West River Basin Prepared under the Water The Strategy will need to consider the Management Plan (Updated Framework Directive, The requirements of the RBMP and ensure December 2015) RBMP emphasises on the that it does not compromise its pressures facing the water objectives, and, where appropriate, environment in the North contributes to achieving its aims. West River Basin District, and the actions that will address them. It is the first of a series of six-year cycles of planning and action plan focuses on the protection, improvement and sustainable use of the water environment. Local Plans and Programmes Knowsley Local Plan Core The adopted Local Plan Core The Strategy must ensure that the Strategy, (January 2016) Strategy sets the strategic policies and actions complement the framework for the growth and objectives and policies within the Local development of Knowsley up Plan Core Strategy. to 2028 and beyond. It sets out how and where new development and regeneration should take place and will therefore promote, guide and manage the future development of the Borough. The Core Strategy also shapes the investment plans of the Council and other public, voluntary and private sector organisations.
Section 3 and Appendix A of the MEAS work provides the detail on the review of plans, policies and programmes undertaken in 2014. Many of the documents and legislative elements remain valid in 2017 and our review has therefore focussed on updating any key aspects of the previous review by MEAS. Table 2 below provides the detail on where updates were considered necessary. Table 2: Review of Plans, Policies and Programmes Plan, Policy and Programme Main aims and objectives Implication for the Strategy International Plans and Programme – No updates required National Plans and Programmes Planning Practice Guidance Government guidance on a range of planning matters including a section on floor risk and coastal change. The PPG includes specific references to Local Flood Risk Management Strategies. Regional Plans and Programmes North West River Basin Management Plan (Updated December 2015) Prepared under the Water Framework Directive, The RBMP emphasises on the pressures facing the water environment in the North West River Basin District, and the actions that will address them. It is the first of a series of six-year cycles of planning and action plan focuses on the protection, improvement and sustainable use of the water environment. The Strategy will need to consider the requirements of the RBMP and ensure that it does not compromise its objectives, and, where appropriate, contributes to achieving its aims. Local Plans and Programmes Knowsley Local Plan Core Strategy, (January 2016) The adopted Local Plan Core Strategy sets the strategic framework for the growth and development of Knowsley up to 2028 and beyond. It sets out how and where new development and regeneration should take place and will therefore promote, guide and manage the future development of the Borough. The Core Strategy also shapes the investment plans of the Council and other public, voluntary and private sector organisations. The Strategy must ensure that the policies and actions complement the objectives and policies within the Local Plan Core Strategy.