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Draft guidance to understand how to take sites you've assessed in the previous stage and decide which you should propose for allocation in your local plan.
Local plan examinations and the planning issues they deal with can be complex. This is intended as a short guide for those who might be participating in a local plan examination for the first time. It does not aim to be defi…
The government has announced £8 million in development management funding to help local planning authorities with high economic growth potential.
Draft guidance for confirming the draft allocations you wish to take forward into your proposed local plan.
Recommended standards for local plan policies maps including categorising policies, what themes to use, and what visual elements and symbology styles to apply.
The Digital Connectivity Portal provides guidance for local authorities and network providers on improving connectivity in local areas.
The efficient and effective undertaking of local plan examinations is heavily reliant on the examination webpages to share information and to assist the Inspector.
The concept of an Annual Position Statement (APS) was removed from the National Planning Policy Framework in December 2024.
Practical guidance on the role and responsibilities of a Programme Officer (PO) during the examination of a local plan.
Community Infrastructure Levy Plan Examinations and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Optional email automation for Microsoft Outlook that automatically saves local plan consultation responses as a SharePoint database.
Learn how to set up and turn on a Microsoft Outlook automation so planners can save consultation responses as a SharePoint database.
This section provides best practice guidance on ways to encourage and provide access to local authority land, buildings and other assets for digital deployment.
A process map covering the steps to be followed when calculating consideration and compensation under paragraphs 24 and 25 of the Electronic Communications Code
Terms of reference for the expert advisers appointed by the Secretary of State to undertake an independent review of the London Plan.
How can communications network providers work constructively with local authorities?
To encourage the rollout of networks, local authorities may wish to map their assets.
MHCLG is seeking submissions of expressions of interest from local authorities for the Local Plans Pathfinders, which will be open from 23 March to 9 April.
This section presents an overview of providing communications operators with access to public sector assets.
This privacy notice is for local planning authorities submitting an expression of interest for development management funding.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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