Landstack's Land Availability Assessment: A Field of Potential
Landstack presents numerous opportunities with its Land Availability Assessment (LAA) feature. Delving into the intricate details of land availability, Landstack visualises LAA sites in YELLOW on the map, providing valuable insights into the Council's view of each site.
1. Green and Red Outlines: Council's Perspective Unveiled
Within the broader spectrum of LAA sites, the Council's view is outlined in either GREEN or RED. The green outline indicates a positive assessment – land deemed suitable, developable, available, and achievable for development. Conversely, the red outline signifies a negative evaluation, where challenges may hinder development. This visual distinction provides users with a quick and insightful overview of the Council's stance on each site.
2. Insights from Council's LAA Document Notes:
Beyond the visual representation, Landstack enhances user understanding by incorporating notes from the Council's LAA document directly onto each site. While the level of detail may vary between authorities, these notes offer valuable insights into the assessment criteria, providing users with context and considerations that influence the land's viability for development.
3. Land Availability Assessment: A Crucial Planning Tool
The Land Availability Assessment serves as a crucial planning tool, informing both plan-making and decision-taking processes. This assessment identifies a future supply of land suitable for housing and economic development over the plan period. Authorities define these assessments in various ways (e.g., SHLAA, HELAA, SLAA), marking the initial stage of the identification process. Landstack brings this essential planning data to your fingertips, offering a comprehensive overview of land availability across the country.
4. Call for Sites in Orange: First Stages
Landstack also maps Call for Sites in ORANGE on the map. This represents the first stage of creating a Land Availability Assessment. Local Authorities open a 'call for sites,' inviting landowners who wish to develop their land to submit their sites for analysis. The colour-coding helps users identify areas that are currently undergoing assessment, offering a glimpse into the early stages of the land identification process.
5. Diverse Call for Sites Processes:
Recognising the diversity in how authorities handle the Call for Sites process, Landstack accommodates these variations. Some authorities have a year-round open submission, while others follow an annual or periodic schedule. This flexibility ensures that users can adapt their strategies based on the unique practices of each local authority.
In conclusion, Landstack's Land Availability Assessment feature transforms complex planning data into a visually intuitive and informative tool. With a spectrum of colours, detailed notes, and insights into the Council's perspective, Landstack empowers users to navigate the vast landscape of land availability with confidence and strategic clarity.
