ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an appreciation of the principals involved in the planning process which are a vital part of development practice. The role of planning in property and real estate markets is designed to co-ordinate the efficient use of resources, being the limited supply of land either vacant or improved. While planning legislation is commonly at the local level a developer should understand all aspects of planning law which have the potential to affect land use and the development potential of a particular site. Planning policy is constantly evolving in response to both environmental and political factors such as the increasing importance of sustainability in the built environment and the broader society. The higher profile of environmental concerns has led to sustainable development goals being increasingly demanded and hence incorporated in development proposals, the wider involvement of third party consultees but also frequent delays in the consideration of planning applications.
