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The definition of what is a decent home and guidance on how the decent homes standard should be implemented.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Provides further detail on First Homes and their implementation.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
A booklet to help people assess whether an evergreen hedge is blocking too much daylight and sunlight to neighbouring properties.
Information on the review of the Decent Homes Standard.
This guidance provides information about permission in principle - a new planning consent route.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Information on inspecting garden and boundary walls
A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the new British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in the UK.
Land value estimates for policy appraisal, along with guidance for their use and detailed assumptions made in modelling.
Guidance for landlords who wish to gain possession of their property.
Good practice guide for landlords who live in the same property as their tenants.
This guidance explains the different approaches to constructing a driveway or other paved area that controls and reduces rainfall runoff into drains by using permeable surfaces or soakaways and rain gardens.
Building regulation for England setting out the standards of the building materials and skills used.
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
Guidance for councils on making, amending and revoking byelaws.
This guide is for current private residential landlords and anyone interested in letting a property in the private rented sector.
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