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Advice notes for Nationally significant infrastructure projects.
Find out when you must consult Natural England or the Environment Agency if you're preparing plans or considering development proposals.
A list of 10 criteria that represent good practice in creating, applying and enforcing design codes.
How interested parties with a substantive case can apply to the Secretary of State for Rule 6 status at an inquiry (an enforcement appeal or a certificate of lawful use or development appeal).
This circular draws attention to the publication of the Building (Amendment) Regulations 2018 and amended guidance.
Divisional letter published 20 March 2008, about time limits for prosecution of breaches of the building regulations and BRE Certification
Guidance about meeting the building regulations, given by decisions on appeals against refusals by local authorities to relax or dispense with one or more requirements of the regulations.
How the regulatory body considers complaints against approved inspectors for potentially breaching the code of conduct.
Key fact sheets on recent permitted development rights and changes to the Use Classes Order.
Practical guidance on applying European Directive 2001/42/EC.
Detailed guidance on building near to coal and mines.
Start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices and rejection letters published in 2024 for rights of way orders
The latest list of approved software for the production of non domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
Answers to frequently asked questions about registered buildings.
Spatial Development Strategies provide strategic policies for the development and use of land in the area they cover.
Divisional letter dated 13 May 2013 about the best practice guidance on wall maintenance and construction that already exists.
This advice note explains the roles of applicants, the appropriate agencies and the Secretary of State in meeting the requirements of The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017, as…
Find out what landscape character assessments are and how they can be used.
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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