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The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
This collection brings together all the notes on neighbourhood planning.
Have a say in development in your area by joining a neighbourhood planning group, or starting one of your own.
Find out which environmental agencies you need to consult about your neighbourhood plan, neighbourhood development order or CRTBO.
Frequently asked questions on neighbourhood planning funding for local planning authorities.
Final report to MHCLG on independent research into the impacts of neighbourhood planning in England.
A prospectus for a pilot of a simpler approach to neighbourhood planning and a bidding fund for local planning authorities in under-represented areas.
Documents relating to the Neighbourhood Planing Bill.
These factsheets provide further background information on the measures within the Neighbourhood Planning Bill.
We are seeking views on detailed regulations to implement the neighbourhood planning provisions in the Neighbourhood Planning Bill.
Guidance on plan-making.
Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
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