Legislating for culture change: the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act 2015 and planning in Wales

This article explores Wales’ landmark sustainable development legislation, the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act 2015. It examines the approach the Act takes to deliver cultural change in Wales, focusing on the influence of the Act in the planning system. The article defines the Act’s approach as a ‘web of obligations’ and draws on original empirical research to explore some factors limiting this ‘web of obligations’ approac