Matters to assess when preparing development plans for economic development

In order to achieve the objectives of this PPS and in light of strategic guidance and current trends as set out above, the following matters should be assessed as appropriate in the course of preparing a development plan:- • an estimate of the amount and the location of land required to ensure an ample supply of suitable land is available to meet economic development needs, taking into account various factors considered relevant and which include:- - past trends in take-up of land for economic development purpose; - the views of relevant Government Departments, District Councils and public bodies; - views expressed during the consultation process including those of local enterprise and business representative bodies; - views of relevant statutory consultees; - the strategic objective of the RDS to focus development within urban areas; - the potential contribution to regenerating existing urban areas, through economic development alone or as part of a mixed use approach;