Written question WQ85426
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Climate Change
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 6 days
Question
What steps is the Minister taking to embed the 20-minute neighbourhood concept into local and national planning policy to allow residents to meet their needs within a 20-minute round trip by walking or wheeling?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Climate Change
Future Wales – the National Plan 2040 and Planning Policy Wales promote the development of compact and walkable places as part of a wider commitment to placemaking. Local planning authorities use the strategic placemaking principles set out in these documents to develop locally specific approaches.
The Welsh Government’s strategic placemaking principles include achieving a walkable scale, increasing density, a mix of uses and integrated green infrastructure.