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Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected plants, fungi or lichens on or near a proposed development site.
This guide examines all the elements of river systems and catchments that need to be considered when designing engineering works to manage flood risk.
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
If you’re a farmer or land manager, you can get funding to support and improve Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), National Parks and the Broads.
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
How developers can create and enhance habitat on-site to deliver biodiversity net gain (BNG).
A list of 10 criteria that represent good practice in creating, applying and enforcing design codes.
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