ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the European dimension of planning in Mid Glamorgan by considering a number of interrelated factors, including the organisational structure, the development plan context, the networks that have developed, and the operational programmes. The Mid Glamorgan Draft Replacement Structure Plan was placed on deposit in December 1993, and aimed to establish a land use strategy and policies up to 2006. The National Programme of Community Interest in Mid Glamorgan was the forerunner of the Objective 2 programme, and implemented a number of pilots run throughout the United Kingdom. The overall strategic objective of the 1994-6 programme was to maximise robust economic growth through the creation of a diversified industrial base, particularly within the SME sector, leading to a self-sustaining economy which takes full account of environmental considerations. The Wales Regional Technology Plan aims to develop a consensus through extensive consultation on a strategy to improve the innovation and technology performance of the Welsh economy.
