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Sets out key principles in understanding viability in plan making and decision taking.
Guides councils in how to assess their housing needs.
This guide illustrates how well-designed places that are beautiful, enduring and successful can be achieved in practice.
Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
The National Model Design Code provides detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides and policies to promote successful design.
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
This guidance provides information about permission in principle - a new planning consent route.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Guidance on the content of a Development Consent Order required for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Sets out method for assessing housing and economic land availability.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Guidance for local authorities on how to process complaints made about neighbouring high hedges.
Guidance on the pre-application stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Guidance on the use of Habitats Regulations Assessment
Guidance about compensation to owners and occupiers of residential properties once a compulsory purchase order comes into force.
Provides guidance on planning for retail and other town centre uses.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
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