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Sets out special provisions for Crown development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
Appeal a decision by your local planning authority about an application for planning permission - documents you need to provide, who can appeal, how long it takes
This guidance explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates.
Use of planning obligations and process for changing obligations.
Guidance on the examination stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Advice on planning appeals and the award costs.
How to prepare a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Fees guidance: explains planning related fees and the method of calculating them.
Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
Check out how you can view proposed building plans or developments and object or comment on them through the local council
Responding to breaches of planning control under the Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) Regulations 2023.
Self-build and custom housebuilding registers.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Guidance on regulations covering new power generating plants and wayleaves.
Decision letters on behalf of the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities about planning applications and appeals. Only applies to England.
Explains requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017.
How developers can get advice on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and applications for planning, permission in principle and technical details consent.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
Appeal a decision about a lawful development certificate - how to appeal if you think your development is now lawful, what documents to supply, what happens after you appeal
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