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Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities.
Provides advice on when Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are required, and what they should contain.
This collection brings together all the notes on neighbourhood planning.
We support professional planners and planning inspectors, most of whom work in the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Planning Inspectorate. Government Planning Profession is part of the Civil Service .
Outline of the design approach taken to various aspects of the baseline designs
Guidance documents and tools to help with the design and construction of school and further education college buildings and grounds.
A selection of design codes, chosen by the advisory board to the Office for Place, that demonstrate good practice.
Collects documents relating to the revision of the National Planning Policy Framework published 24 July 2018 and updated 19 February 2019.
Explains control of advertisement regime.
The shape and the configuration of objects are automatically protected by design right in the UK and Europe.
Documents relating to the independent review led by Bridget Rosewell OBE.
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
The National Planning Policy Framework and relevant planning practice guidance.
Sets out the government's plans for housing and planning following the announcements in the 2020 Budget.
Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document B including 2020 and 2022 amendments.
How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution.
Paragraphs 131 to 141
Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document O, which sets standards for reducing overheating risk in new residential buildings.
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