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Provides advice on when Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are required, and what they should contain.
This advice is intended to introduce the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe the people and organisations involved in it.
The National Model Design Code provides detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides and policies to promote successful design.
Advises how to identify suitable mitigation and adaptation measures in the planning process to address the impacts of climate change.
Measures to ensure fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for schemes involving a relevant high-rise residential building.
The 2025/26 window for Local Planning Authorities to claim grants for carrying out their neighbourhood planning duties is open.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
Guidance on the content of a Development Consent Order required for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
This advice summarises the process for undertaking cumulative effects assessments in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
This advice is intended to explain the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe how people and organisations can have their say.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Use this service to apply to become a registered building inspector in England and Wales with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), and pay your annual maintenance charge.
Discover and register for Planning Inspectorate webinars.
Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
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