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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Guidance about the 9 European programmes overseen by DLUHC in which the UK takes part that promote cooperation and economic development across member states.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Sets out key principles in understanding viability in plan making and decision taking.
Guidance on the use of Habitats Regulations Assessment
Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
Guidance for policy officials in government to identify and assess the wider environmental impacts of their policy options.
How developers can create and enhance habitat on-site to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Provides guiding principles on how planning can deal with land affected by contamination.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
This series provides annual information on the uptake of options and a regional summary of Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship agreements.
Explains requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Church on 28 March 2024.
Results from surveys of land under environmental management.
How to assess the impact of your activity in estuarine (transitional) and coastal waters for the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The guidance is called Clearing the Waters for All.
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