Is fastest best? - the case of development control

Thompson, R.

Is fastest best? - the case of development control - 1987 - Planner 73(9) September 1987, 11-15(5) .

Looks at the speed with which different authorities deal with planning applications and puts forward the theory that the reasons for variation in performance are due to the attitudes towards the purposes of planning generally, and in particular the control function. Considers the role of planning as a vehicle to enable development, planning for the public interest, procedural improvements and improvements in the service.