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Spatial Development Strategies provide strategic policies for the development and use of land in the area they cover.
Advises on enhancing and conserving the historic environment.
Paragraphs 96 to 107
Explains how conditions attached to a planning permission should be used and discharged effectively
Paragraphs 131 to 141
Provides advice on when Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are required, and what they should contain.
Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
This section describes the mechanisms for the efficient and sustainable use of water.
The concept of an Annual Position Statement (APS) was introduced in the National Planning Policy Framework in July 2018.
Advises how to take account of and address the risks associated with flooding and coastal change in the planning process.
Planning practice guidance on biodiversity net gain. Biodiversity net gain is a way of creating and improving biodiversity by requiring development to have a positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity.
Sets out method for assessing housing and economic land availability.
Paragraphs 157 to 179
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