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<p>Planning conditions can enhance the quality and mitigate any adverse effects of
a development, but local authorities are required to provide specific justification
for every planning condition they impose as part of a planning permission. Conditions
must also meet the policy tests for conditions as set in the National Planning Policy
Framework. This states that a condition must be necessary, relevant to planning and
to the development to be permitted, enforceable, precise and reasonable in all other
aspects. There should not be duplication with other relevant regulatory frameworks
which cover the development.</p><p>Planning conditions generally do not cover health
and safety matters in relation to the construction of the development as these matters
are subject to health and safety legislation. Although there is no absolute requirement
under health and safety legislation for employers to provide defibrillators in the
workplace, including construction sites, employers might identify the need for a defibrillator
following the first aid needs assessment they are required to carry out under the
Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. These regulations state that employers
must provide the equipment and facilities they need to deliver adequate and appropriate
first aid for their employees, if they are injured or become ill at work.</p><p>Residential
developments are also subject to the building safety regime which prescribes clear
safety standards and guidance for the construction and operation of new developments.
Whilst Building Regulations are possibly not the most suitable way to ensure well
located and safe defibrillators the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC)
has started to scope a review of Part M guidance. As part of this review work, recommendations
on the location for defibrillators may be considered.</p>
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