TAN 20 The Welsh Language - Unitary Development Plans and Planning Control (June 2000)
This TAN advises that in preparing unitary development plans, planning authorities should consider the impact on various groups in the population and specifically whether they have communities where the use of the Welsh language is part of the social fabric.
If so, it says that the needs and interests of the language should be taken into account in the formulation of policies. The guidance says that the linguistic balance can be affected by the location of new housing development and the distribution of economic growth and new jobs.
It says that policies relating to the Welsh language should not seek to introduce any element of discrimination between individuals on the basis of linguistic ability. It points out that policies may involve bilingual signage and that a bilingual approach to public communication on planning matters should be promoted.
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