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Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Guidance on plan-making.
Options for amending proposals that have planning permission.
This series brings together all documents relating to the UK government’s 10-year drugs strategy.
Check out your local council's emergency plan covering major incidents like flooding, flu pandemics and transport accidents
The government has announced proposals to modernise the planning system to get Britain building.
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
How to get an award of costs if someone behaves unreasonably during your planning appeal - when to claim, what you can claim for, type of award you can get
Operational plans and summaries 2013
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