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Explains key issues in implementing policy to protect and enhance the natural environment, including local requirements.
A guide explaining how the planning system in England works.
Sets out process and expectations on pre-application discussions.
Provides advice on when Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are required, and what they should contain.
The local plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Measures to ensure fire safety matters are incorporated at the planning stage for schemes involving a relevant high-rise residential building.
Guidance explaining why compulsory purchase orders are made, and what people's rights are to challenge them.
Guidance on the content of a Development Consent Order required for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Introducing the new pre-application service for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Provides guidance on planning for retail and other town centre uses.
Guidance on use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of any appeal, application or examination being dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate.
Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
Gives key advice on open space, sports and recreation facilities, public rights of way and the new Local Green Space designation.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Notice of de-designation under Section 62A Town and Country Planning Act 1990, of Bristol City Council for applications for non-major development.
Guidance on what complaints local authorities can consider and how they will deal with them.
Guidance on how to settle your hedge differences without involving the local authority.
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.
This advice is intended to introduce the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe the people and organisations involved in it.
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