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Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities.
The procedures the Planning Inspectorate will follow when conducting gateway assessments and examinations of local plans.
Draft process of creating a local plan under the new plan-making system which covers getting ready, preparing the plan, examination, adoption and monitoring.
The draft requirements and process for local planning authorities to follow when preparing a vision as part of the 30-month plan-making process.
Draft information on how local planning authorities should get ready to adopt a plan within 30 months.
Draft information on how local planning authorities can collect, map and analyse baselining data, to inform local plans under the new plan-making system.
How to create and keep your timetable up to date.
The local plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
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