Guidance

Plain English guide to planning for free schools

A guide giving an overview of the planning system for those considering opening a free school.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 5 January 2015

Applies to England

Documents

Plain English guide to planning for free schools

Ref: ISBN 978-1-4098-4322-1

PDF, 229 KB, 10 pages

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Details

The aim of this guide is to provide parties considering opening a free school with an overview of the planning system as it relates to schools in England, and to signpost to sources of further guidance and support. It is intended to give an overview only and does not set out new planning policy or guidance. Detailed planning guidance is also available.

We have also published an accompanying plain English guide on how the planning system works in general.

Published 5 January 2015