National and Regional Context
1.41 The UDP is produced in the light of national and regional planning policies. This is a requirement of the legislation, and the UDP, therefore, takes account of:
- Legislation and White Papers, such as the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991, and "This Common Inheritance", published during 1990;
- Relevant Statutory Instruments
- Planning and Minerals Policy Guidance Notes
- Relevant Government Circulars
- Advice to the Secretary of State from the North West Regional Association on North West Regional Planning Guidance
- Strategic Planning Guidance for Merseyside (PPG11, 1988)