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How to take part in a planning or listed building consent appeal proceeding by written representations.
Sets out special provisions for Crown Development and Urgent Crown Development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
Advice on planning for the housing needs of different groups.
This advice gives examples of what the Planning Inspectorate considers to be helpful examples of documentation produced in the Planning Act 2008 process.
A guide to the flags that can be flown without permission from your local planning authority.
A booklet to help people assess whether an evergreen hedge is blocking too much daylight and sunlight to neighbouring properties.
Provides guidance on how planning can take account of the impact of new development on air quality.
This advice explains why good design is important, what success might look like and how it might be delivered in applications for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP).
This advice explains how applicants should compile a consultation report for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) applications.
This advice summarises the requirements of The Water Environment Regulations 2017 (the WFD Regulations) in relation to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) applications.
Find out how local planning authorities use digital community engagement platforms for planning consultations.
Provides guidance on making effective use of land, including planning for higher density development.
Model notification notice for LPA to send to an applicant when permission is refused or granted with conditions
Guidance to help local planning authorities assess and reflect strategic transport needs in Local Plan making.
The responsibilities of each party and the roles they have in the enforcement appeal process.
This advice note is to provide advice on elements of the EIA process during the Pre-application stage.
This list of commonly used terms is intended to assist persons who are affected by an application under the Planning Act 2008 who may be unfamiliar with the language used to describe aspects of the process.
Guidance on build to rent.
Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
Guide aimed at all those involved in the process and concerned with the procedural aspects of examining a local plan.
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