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Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
Provides guidance on how planning can take account of the impact of new development on air quality.
For water companies in England and Wales to use for developing their water resources management plan. Also relevant to those producing regional plans.
Provides guidance on making effective use of land, including planning for higher density development.
Forestry Commission guidance on design techniques, processes and how to document forest management plans.
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on MHCLG’s impact assessment of the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2020.
Privacy notice for the Planning Casework Unit at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Defra's plan to clean up our waters and ensure a plentiful supply for the future.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Finalised annual results for 2016/17. Northern Ireland planning volumes and processing performance data.
Response to an FOI asking for information on the planning for exiting the EU prior to the Referendum.
Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
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