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Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
The Local Plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Guidance on how to settle your hedge differences without involving the local authority.
Guidance on 5 year housing land supply and Housing Delivery Test.
Provides further detail on First Homes and their implementation.
Guidance on what complaints local authorities can consider and how they will deal with them.
Advises on how planning can manage potential noise impacts in new development.
Guidance to accompany pavement licensing introduced in the Business and Planning Act 2020.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
How to complete a planning appeal form
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Guidance on the Crichel Down Rules.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Guidance on the content of a Development Consent Order required for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
This advice summarises the process for undertaking cumulative effects assessments in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008.
Provides advice on when Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are required, and what they should contain.
A booklet to help people assess whether an evergreen hedge is blocking too much daylight and sunlight to neighbouring properties.
Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
Guidance on the pre-application stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
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).
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