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Guidance on how planning authorities can gather evidence to set optional requirements and the nationally described space standard.
This is Chapter 7 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Provides guidance on the pre-application stage for DCO applications.
This is Annex C of the National Planning Policy Framework.
This advice is intended to provide advice to local authorities about their role in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process.
This is Chapter 10 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Guide aimed at all those involved in the process and concerned with the procedural aspects of examining a local plan.
Provides guidance on how planning can take account of the impact of new development on air quality.
Guidance on promoting healthy and safe communities.
Guidance on powers to direct a project into or out of the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) regime
Guidance to accompany pavement licensing introduced in the Business and Planning Act 2020.
A guide to the flags that can be flown without permission from your local planning authority.
This advice summarises the requirements of The Water Environment Regulations 2017 (the WFD Regulations) in relation to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) applications.
This advice summarises the applicant and decision maker obligations under the Habitats Regulations in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Provides guidance on making effective use of land, including planning for higher density development.
Document setting out how MHCLG will handle the administrative arrangements for the planning application for the Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre.
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