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Online resources designed to help local authorities when considering social value outcomes and community engagement in projects.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
The UK government's design principles and examples of how they've been used.
The top tips for getting started with Design Codes sets out what local planning authority officers and other producers of design codes need to consider.
What structural alterations are, when and how to apply for permission, how they may affect your home's value and what you owe on your equity loan.
How to meet the accommodation needs of guests, including information about gas safety and information about bills and paying rent.
A list of 10 criteria that represent good practice in creating, applying and enforcing design codes.
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