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Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document B including 2020 and 2022 amendments.
Find out when you need to do a flood risk assessment as part of your planning application, how to complete one and how it's processed.
How to assess the risks to groundwater for treated effluent discharges.
How to use the maps to find out if you're at risk of flooding from surface water.
03 Wastes are from wood processing and the production of panels, furniture, pulp and paper. Your permit lists the 03 waste codes you can use. You must follow the guidance given in the Before you start section.
If you are developing a site within a coalfield area you may need to give additional consideration to the proposed drainage and infiltration.
How to carry out a flood risk assessment so that you can complete your planning application.
How to carry out a groundwater risk assessment as part of an application for an environmental permit.
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
The leaseholder protections in the Building Safety Act 2022 only apply to “relevant buildings.” This guidance explains what is meant by that term.
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