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Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Guide to called-in planning applications
This advice page is to provide advice on elements of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process set out in The Infrastructure Planning (EIA) Regulations 2017 during the pre-application stage of a Nationally Significan…
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Measures to ensure fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for schemes involving a relevant high-rise residential building.
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.
Guidance on the use of Habitats Regulations Assessment
How digital tools, workflows and automation support site identification and assessment, with case studies from local planning authorities.
Provides guidance on the pre-application stage for DCO applications.
Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
Provides guidance on how planning can take account of the impact of new development on air quality.
A guide to the flags that can be flown without permission from your local planning authority.
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the enforcement appeal process.
Guidance on use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of any appeal, application or examination being dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Guidance on build to rent.
Guidance to support local planning authorities in preparing and publishing brownfield land registers.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Introducing the new pre-application service for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
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