<p>Local Development Plans</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 1:54 pm on 29 November 2016.

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Photo of Russell George Russell George Conservative 1:54, 29 November 2016

Thank you for your answer, First Minister. You will be aware that the Welsh Government publish letters to chief planning officers that supplement Welsh planning policy in Wales. Can you confirm whether or not these letters constitute Welsh Government planning policy, which local authorities are obliged to follow, or whether they are merely guidance and advice, which can be accepted or rejected in the formation of LDPs? Also, I would be grateful if you could set out what pressure the Welsh Government has exerted on Powys County Council in directing them to include local search areas for renewable energy schemes over and above existing strategic search areas across the county?