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Measures to ensure fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for schemes involving a relevant high-rise residential building.
Use of planning obligations and process for changing obligations.
This guidance explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates.
Sets out special provisions for Crown development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
How developers can get advice on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and applications for planning, permission in principle and technical details consent.
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.
Decisions made through the planning system can have significant impacts on trees and woodland - find out when to consult the Forestry Commission.
Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
Self-build and custom housebuilding registers.
Responding to breaches of planning control under the Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) Regulations 2023.
How to assess a planning application when there are protected species on or near a proposed development site.
When you need to apply for consent, how to apply, and the works that you can do without consent.
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.
Guidance on regulations covering new power generating plants and wayleaves.
Guidance on the content of a Development Consent Order required for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
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
Appeal a decision on a householder planning application by your local planning authority - deadlines, how to appeal and how long it takes to get a decision
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