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  • How local planning authorities can ensure that developers and land managers meet the requirements for biodiversity net gain (BNG). 

  • Guidance about the registration of easements under the Land Registration Act 2002. Aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 62).

  • This guide covers the process landlords will need to follow to evict their tenant in the county court.

  • The Valuation Office Agency's (VOA) responsibilities with personal information obtained through the check and challenge service.

  • The map, copies of notices, documents, and statements identifying documents not published for reasons of safety or security of any premises or property or national security.

  • The government has announced a minimum of £14 million of funding to support local authorities with local plan-making. This new funding will be available to eligible authorities producing plans in both the legacy and new plan…

  • Information for leaseholders and other residents about fire safety and fixing fire safety problems (also called remediation) including unsafe cladding.

  • How Business e-services customers can complete an e-CON application to change the name of a register proprietor through the portal.

  • What the principal accountable person and accountable persons must do to prepare, submit and update a resident engagement strategy for a high-rise residential building.

  • Links to secondary legislation.

  • Use a title register and title plan to see important information about a property.

  • Applications to change the register are now digital by default for business customers.

  • This advice summarises the process for undertaking cumulative effects assessments in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008.

  • Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.

  • How to meet the accommodation needs of guests, including information about gas safety and information about bills and paying rent.

  • Guidance about practice and requirements for applications supported by a transfer or deed to update the register (practice guide 68).

  • Guidance on the use of Habitats Regulations Assessment

  • Spreadsheets that registered building control approvers in England and Wales, and local authorities in England should use to submit data to the Building Safety Regulator.

  • Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.

  • A booklet to help people assess whether an evergreen hedge is blocking too much daylight and sunlight to neighbouring properties.