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Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Guidance on the pre-application stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Responding to suspected breaches of planning control.
This page provides more information about the Know Your Neighbourhood Fund.
Details on the new capacity and capability programme, to support local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop skilled planners.
Guidance on the use of Habitats Regulations Assessment
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Provides guiding principles on how planning can deal with land affected by contamination.
Advises on enhancing and conserving the historic environment.
Find out when you must consult Natural England or the Environment Agency if you're preparing plans or considering development proposals.
Sets out process and expectations on planning performance and decision making.
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
The new burdens doctrine is part of a suite of measures to ensure Council Tax payers do not face excessive increases.
Advice on planning appeals and the award costs.
Guides councils in how to assess their housing needs.
Provides guidance on how planning can take account of the impact of new development on air quality.
Use of planning obligations and process for changing obligations.
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