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Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
The National Model Design Code provides detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides and policies to promote successful design.
Introducing the new pre-application service for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Measures to ensure fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for schemes involving a relevant high-rise residential building.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
Guidance to help local councils in developing policies for renewable and low carbon energy and identifies the planning considerations.
Guidance on the content of a Development Consent Order required for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
A guide explaining how the planning system in England works.
This advice is intended to introduce the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe the people and organisations involved in it.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Use this service to apply to become a registered building inspector in England and Wales with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), and pay your annual maintenance charge.
Guidance on how to settle your hedge differences without involving the local authority.
Guidance on use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of any appeal, application or examination being dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate.
How to complete a planning appeal form
This advice explains how application documents and supporting information should be prepared, organised, and submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Guidance on compulsory purchase process and a model compensation claim form for use by those affected by compulsory purchase.
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