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Explains how conditions attached to a planning permission should be used and discharged effectively
Paragraphs 108 to 117
Advises on enhancing and conserving the historic environment.
Paragraphs 131 to 141
Provides advice on when Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are required, and what they should contain.
Spatial Development Strategies provide strategic policies for the development and use of land in the area they cover.
Paragraphs 123 to 130
Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
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.
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.
This section describes the mechanisms for the efficient and sustainable use of water.
Sets out method for assessing housing and economic land availability.
Paragraphs 157 to 179
Paragraphs 142 to 156
Provides access to and updates on the status of existing and newly published National Infrastructure Planning Guidance.
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