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Details on the new capacity and capability programme, to support local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop skilled planners.
Guidance on plan-making.
The government has announced proposals to modernise the planning system to get Britain building.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Provides advice on when Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are required, and what they should contain.
Guidance on promoting healthy and safe communities.
Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
Options for amending proposals that have planning permission.
Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities.
Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Explains how conditions attached to a planning permission should be used and discharged effectively
How to assess a planning application when there are ancient woodland, ancient trees or veteran trees on or near a proposed development site.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
Provides an introduction to National Infrastructure Planning Guidance.
Sets out the government's plans for housing and planning following the announcements in the 2020 Budget.
Guidance on large-scale master planning, the rights and obligations associated with the planning process, and environmental and sustainability challenges.
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