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Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
This advice is intended to explain the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe how people and organisations can have their say.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Guidance to accompany pavement licensing introduced in the Business and Planning Act 2020.
Guidance on the use of Habitats Regulations Assessment
A guide to the flags that can be flown without permission from your local planning authority.
National Policy Statements are produced by government. They give reasons for the policy set out in the statement, and must include an explanation of how the policy takes account of government policy relating to the mitigatio…
A guide explaining how the planning system in England works.
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
This guidance contains policy examples that show the power and scope of neighbourhood planning.
Guidance on compulsory purchase process and a model compensation claim form for use by those affected by compulsory purchase.
Advises how to identify suitable mitigation and adaptation measures in the planning process to address the impacts of climate change.
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the enforcement appeal process.
This toolkit for neighbourhood planners contains guidelines on using social media to encourage participation.
Advice on planning for the housing needs of different groups.
Provides guiding principles on how planning can deal with land affected by contamination.
How to take part in a planning or listed building consent appeal proceeding by written representations.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Guidance for local authorities on how to process complaints made about neighbouring high hedges.
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