Guidance

The MHCLG Appraisal Guide

The guide sets out the default assumptions, theoretical framework and metrics to be adopted by analysts in MHCLG, its agencies and local authorities for appraisals.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 31 March 2025

Applies to England

Documents

The MHCLG Appraisal Guide

PDF, 2.4 MB, 160 pages

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Homes England Wider Area Impacts Tool

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Details

This is the third edition of the Appraisal Guide. It is intended to be read in conjunction with the HM Treasury Green Book and aims to: 

• ​help ensure consistency in MHCLG appraisals
• update and develop the methods and assumptions employed in MHCLG appraisals

Published 31 March 2025