12. Internal Land Registry and Monitoring

| Phase 1 |

This component directs EHDC to begin compiling an internal register of land allocated or suitable for development, alongside ownership or control status (e.g. via options). Though non-statutory in Phase 1, this registry supports enforcement, monitoring, and future public transparency initiatives.

ComponentInternal Land Registry and Monitoring
What It DeliversEnables EHDC to track delivery progress and detect stalling or speculative behaviour.
FunctionMonitors who controls land, how long it has remained undeveloped, and whether it aligns with Local Plan delivery goals.
Legal BasisPlanning monitoring functions; Section 12 Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
Completion CriteriaInternal registry created with status updates for each key parcel.
How to ImplementPlanning Policy Team to coordinate with GIS and Legal for ongoing database maintenance.
TimelineWithin 3–6 months
OwnerPlanning Policy Team / Strategic Housing Team
🟢 Phase 1: Immediate Action via Existing Tools
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📘 Disclaimer:

This document is a conceptual proposal prepared for consideration by East Hampshire District Council (EHDC). It does not represent current policy but outlines an optional framework that EHDC could choose to adopt, pilot, or develop further. It has been designed to be implementable in its current form or used as a foundation for future formal guidance or policy inclusion.