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Regional Spatial Strategy
The full West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy (formerly RPG 11) was initially published by ODPM in June 2004. Following the publication of the Phase One Revision in respect of the Black Country sub-region by CLG a revised WMRSS was issued in January 2008.
View the West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy.
To find out more about the RSS Revision
What is the West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy (RSS)?
- It is part of the national planning system.
- Its main purpose is to provide a long term land use and transport planning framework for the Region.
- This framework guides the preparation of local authority development plans and local transport plans.
- It determines (amongst other things) the scale and distribution of housing and economic development across the Region, investment priorities for transport and sets out policies for enhancing the environment.
- It incorporates the Regional Transport Strategy.
Why is the West Midlands Spatial Strategy so important?
- It is one way that regional partners can jointly address major economic, social and environmental issues facing the West Midlands and agree 'what is best for the region'.
- The West Midlands RSS has statutory status. All local development frameworks / documents must conform with its principles, policies and proposals.
- The West Midlands RSS sets out an overarching spatial strategy for the region providing an important means by which other regional policies and proposals can be better 'joined up' and integrated.
The West Midlands Spatial Strategy Made Simple
To help planners, professionals and businesses understand how the West Midlands Spatial Strategy may affect their work, the Assembly has published a range of easy to understand RSS guides.
Training Courses - New Development Planning System
The 2004 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act is bringing the most substantial changes to the planning system ever made. The West Midlands Regional Assembly has developed a suite of training modules aimed at its partners in conjunction with The Planning Cooperative. The eight training modules focus on detailed aspects of the development aspect of the new development planning system introduced by the Act.
Futher information and view details of the training modules.
If you require further information on the West Midlands Spatial Strategy please contact John Pattinson - Head of Planning, Regional Spatial Strategy Team on 0121 678 1041.
West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy
The full West Midlands Regional Spatial Strategy (formerly RPG 11) was initially published by ODPM in June 2004. Following the publication of the Phase One Revision in respect of the Black Country sub-region by CLG a revised WMRSS was issued in January 2008.
Letter from RT Hon Keith Hill MP informing the Assembly about the enactment of RPG 11 (now RSS).
Regional Spatial Strategy - Full Document
It can be downloaded by chapter below:
Contents and Regional Map
Introduction
Towards a More Sustainable Region
The Spatial Strategy for the Development of the West Midlands
Urban Renaissance
Rural Renaissance
Communities for the Future
Prosperity for All
Quality of the Environment
Transport and Accessibility
Implementation and Monitoring
Annexes:
Guiding Principles for the RPG Review
Targets for the protection, restoration and re-creation of habitats in the Wast Midlands region
Glossary of Terms
References
Index of Policies
RSS Guides
To help planners, professionals and businesses understand how the West Midlands Spatial Strategy may affect their work, the Assembly has published a range of easy to understand RSS guides:
A Guide to the Region's Spatial Strategy
Conforming with the Region's Spatial Strategy
Effective Plans for Effective Action - Conformity Guide for Local Planning Authorities
Monitoring the Region's Spatial Plans
Planning for Regional Renaissance - Urban & Rural joint statement
Planning for a Healthier West Midlands