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As a public authority, understand what the biodiversity duty is and how to comply with it.
Find out how new woodland can enhance landscape character as well as a wide range of benefits to the woodland owner and society.
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
Guidance for policy officials in government to identify and assess the sustainable development impacts of their policy options.
Guidance on the use of Habitats Regulations Assessment
Advice on ingredients in nicotine-containing liquids in electronic cigarettes and refill containers.
Explains how conditions attached to a planning permission should be used and discharged effectively
Introducing the new pre-application service for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Information on impact assessment requirements for marine licence applications.
Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.
Guidance on the examination stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Explains requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.
This guide explains how impacts on local environment should be incorporated into a cost benefit analysis.
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