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How Local Housing Allowance rates are set and used to work out Housing Benefit.
The considerations of the Rent Officer when determining rents in respect of claims for Housing Benefit.
How Local Housing Allowances (LHA) rates are calculated and where to find your LHA rate.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Guides councils in how to assess their housing needs.
Guidance on plan-making.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
How to use the calculators to work out a nutrient budget for residential developments in nutrient neutrality catchments.
This guidance relates to the legal criteria for determining whether a proposed new building is considered a higher-risk building under the Building Act 1984 (as amended by the Building Safety Act 2022) and the Higher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions)...
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Sets out method for assessing housing and economic land availability.
Guidance on promoting healthy and safe communities.
Advice on planning for the housing needs of different groups.
Measures to ensure fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for schemes involving a relevant high-rise residential building.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
This guidance explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates.
What happens when you opt to tax (charge VAT on) land and buildings, when you need permission and when to notify HMRC about your decision.
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