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Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Guidance on the pre-examination stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
This guidance covers the examination stage for a Development Consent Order (DCO) application.
Sets out special provisions for Crown Development and Urgent Crown Development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
Provides guidance on cost recovery by the Planning Inspectorate and public authorities enabled by Regulation 2A and Regulation 12A of the Infrastructure Planning (Fees) Regulations 2010.
Provides an introduction to National Infrastructure Planning Guidance.
Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
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…
Step by step guidance for local planning authorities on using digital tools for effective community engagement in planning.
This advice summarises the applicant and decision maker obligations under the Habitats Regulations in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Advises how to identify suitable mitigation and adaptation measures in the planning process to address the impacts of climate change.
This advice is intended to provide advice to local authorities about their role in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process.
A summary of available powers to tackle the formation of illegal and unauthorised camp sites and help the reclamation of land and property.
Guidance on build to rent.
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
How to take part in a planning or listed building consent appeal proceeding by written representations.
Advice on planning for the housing needs of different groups.
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