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The Local Plan sets out the Council's proposals for the development and use of land within its area for the plan period up to 2006. Whilst proposals for development are expected to be mainly completed within the plan period the policies will operate up to and beyond this period if still relevant.

1.2 GENERAL APPROACH

1.2.1 The Local Plan is part of the statutory Development Plan, the other parts being the Berkshire Structure Plan and the Berkshire Minerals and Waste Local Plans. The Local Plan must conform generally with the Structure Plan and has been written to complement its approach to development and land use issues.

1.2.2 An Environmental Appraisal has been prepared which examines the environmental implications of the local plan policies.

1.2.3 The Local Plan policies have focused on the interpretation of Structure Plan policies and the Government's Planning Policy and Guidance Notes (PPGs) and in formulating policies which have a positive impact on the control of development. The general objectives of each chapter of the Local Plan are expressed as key aims.

1.2.4 It must be stressed that the Local Plan does not stand alone as a guide for the future development of West Berkshire. It must be read alongside the Structure Plan and PPGs.