Guide to improving the evidence base supporting regional economic and spatial strategies [electronic resource]

Guide to improving the evidence base supporting regional economic and spatial strategies [electronic resource] - London ODPM 2005

This ODPM guidance document aims to improve the use of economic evidence by Regional Planning Bodies (RPBs) and Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) in the preparation of Regional Spatial Strategies (RSSs) and the spatial components of regional economic strategies (RESs). It advises on how RPBs and RDAs can strengthen the evidence base to enable them to develop and justify more robust and regionally distinctive policies and strategies for regional development. It reflects the importance government attaches to the need for plans and policies to be properly based on analysis and evidence. It supports the policies in PPS11 and other statements of government planning policy and is supplementary to the RDA guidance on regional strategies.


PLANNING POLICY STATEMENT 11