Guidance

Plain English guide to the planning system

A guide explaining how the planning system in England works.

• 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 the planning system

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Plain English guide to the planning system

Ref: ISBN 978-1-4098-4321-4

PDF, 420 KB, 20 pages

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Details

The plain English guide explains how the planning system in England works. It is intended to give an overview only and does not set new planning policy or guidance. Detailed planning guidance is also available.

We have also published an accompanying plain English guide to planning for free schools.

Published 5 January 2015