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Forms for landlords and/or tenants to propose action relating to tenancy agreements.
Building regulation in England covering fire safety matters within and around buildings.
This guide is for people who are looking for a house or flat to rent.
If you have downloaded a copy of this guidance, please check you have the…
Building regulation in England to ensure that people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities.
Building regulation in England setting standards for the energy performance of new and existing buildings.
Guidance on householder permitted development rights, which allow improvement and extension of homes without the need to make a planning application.
A model tenancy agreement for use in the private rented sector where a shorthold tenancy is being entered into, and accompanying guidance.
Sets out when planning permission is required and different types of planning permission which may be granted.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was first published on 27 March 2012 and updated on 24 July 2018, 19 February 2019, 20 July 2021, 5 September 2023 and 19 December 2023. This sets out the government’s planning …
Planning practice guidance on biodiversity net gain. Biodiversity net gain is a way of creating and improving biodiversity by requiring development to have a positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity.
Building regulation in England for the ventilation requirements to maintain indoor air quality.
Explains the legislation governing Tree Preservation Orders and tree protection in conservation areas.
Information relating to the Building Safety Act, which was granted Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.
This page answers some frequently asked questions relating to the leaseholder deed of certificate.
This guidance explains what the Community Infrastructure Levy is and how it operates.
Information on carrying out building work under the Party Wall etc Act 1996, or what to do if your neighbour tells you they're about to carry out work.
A fully searchable PDF of all the Approved Documents.
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
This guidance explains the information required to complete the leaseholder deed of certificate, and what information your current landlord must provide in the landlord’s certificate.
This document sets out the government’s new nationally described space standard.
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