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Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.
The 12-stage process on how a marine plan is made from selection to implementation and monitoring and how you can get involved.
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Sets out special provisions for Crown development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
How the Ministry of Defence estate is adapting to climate change, including nature conservation on the estate.
Guidance on the pre-application stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Provides advice on when Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are required, and what they should contain.
Guides councils in how to assess their housing needs.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
Introducing the new pre-application service for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
Community Infrastructure Levy Plan Examinations and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Guidance on promoting healthy and safe communities.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
A fund for local authorities to help clear backlogs of planning applications and address skills gaps. Now closed for applications.
Options for amending proposals that have planning permission.
Advises how to take account of and address the risks associated with flooding and coastal change in the planning process.
Details on the new capacity and capability programme, to support local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop skilled planners.
How to prepare a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
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