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When you need planning permission, where to apply, what counts as permitted development and how to appeal a planning permission decision
You’ll probably need planning permission if you want to: build something…
Some building projects do not need planning permission. This is known as…
Your local planning authority (LPA) will decide whether to grant planning…
If your application is refused, try to come to an agreement with the local…
Check out how you can view proposed building plans or developments and object or comment on them through the local council
Guidance on plan-making.
The National Planning Policy Framework and relevant planning practice guidance.
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
Details on the new capacity and capability programme, to support local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop skilled planners.
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Know what your vision and objectives are, what you need to do to achieve them and how you know when you’ve achieved them.
Explains how conditions attached to a planning permission should be used and discharged effectively
Use of planning obligations and process for changing obligations.
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Options for amending proposals that have planning permission.
Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities.
The Planning Inspectorate deals with planning appeals, national infrastructure planning applications, examinations of local plans and other planning-related and specialist casework in England. Planning Inspectorate is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities .
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Guide to called-in planning applications
The government has announced proposals to modernise the planning system to get Britain building.
Sets out the process for efficient and inclusive consultation of planning applications
Appeal a decision by your local planning authority about an application for planning permission - documents you need to provide, who can appeal, how long it takes
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