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Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Paragraphs 180 to 194
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities is seeking views on how we might develop new national planning policy to support our wider objectives.
Provides an introduction to National Infrastructure Planning Guidance.
Sets out key principles in understanding viability in plan making and decision taking.
Paragraphs 38 to 59
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
Paragraphs 60 to 84
Paragraphs 85 to 89
Guidance on 5 year housing land supply and Housing Delivery Test.
Local Plan policies provide an important framework to guide development proposals and aid decision-making for garden communities.
Guides councils in how to assess their housing needs.
Paragraphs 96 to 107
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