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A booklet to help people assess whether an evergreen hedge is blocking too much daylight and sunlight to neighbouring properties.
The local plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
This advice summarises the process for undertaking cumulative effects assessments in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008.
How principal accountable persons, or someone authorised to act for them, can register a high-rise residential building in England.
Provides further detail on First Homes and their implementation.
The National Model Design Code provides detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides and policies to promote successful design.
This advice is intended to explain the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe how people and organisations can have their say.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
This advice is intended to introduce the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe the people and organisations involved in it.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
Provides guiding principles on how planning can deal with land affected by contamination.
Provides guidance on planning for retail and other town centre uses.
Provides an introduction to National Infrastructure Planning Guidance.
Provides advice on when Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are required, and what they should contain.
Discover and register for Planning Inspectorate webinars.
Guidance on compulsory purchase process and a model compensation claim form for use by those affected by compulsory purchase.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Advises how to identify suitable mitigation and adaptation measures in the planning process to address the impacts of climate change.
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