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How councils deal with complaints about smoke from premises that's a statutory nuisance, smoke that's exempt and how smoke can be assessed.
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
Forms and guidance notes for 'district' planning matters return (PS1 and PS2).
Laws and regulations protecting farm animals at shows and markets, including the suitability of pens, cages or hutches
Devolved Greenhouse Gas Inventories for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1990.
Contents of British Antarctic Territory Gazette (No. 50) 2016 to 2017, published electronically as cited in the Official Gazette (Publication) Order 2016.
Provides guiding principles on how planning can deal with land affected by contamination.
Results of past decisions issued before 1998.
Noise is an inevitable consequence of a mature and vibrant society, but it can have a negative effect on people’s quality of life, affecting their health and wellbeing.
The D5 exemption allows you to deposit and store waste samples when required to comply with or enforce specified regulations, or before testing and analysis for research.
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
Planning permissions granted by means of a Special Development Order. Only applies to England.
Local planning authorities can apply to remove vehicle rights on a highway to pedestrianise it.
Sets out the process for efficient and inclusive consultation of planning applications
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
Groups and categories for driving licences issued before 15 October 2012 - find equivalent new licence categories and what vehicles you can drive
Local councils can apply to remove the rights of way over land (carriageways and footways) that they hold for planning purposes.
Contents of British Antarctic Territory Gazette (No. 51) 2017 to 2018, published electronically as cited in the Official Gazette (Publication) Order 2016.
Advice on planning appeals and the award costs.
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