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Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
This advice is intended to provide advice to local authorities about their role in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process.
This advice provides information about how an applicant can request a change to a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) application after it has been accepted for examination, and before the close of the exami…
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
Model notification notice for LPA to send to an applicant when permission is refused or granted with conditions
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Guidance on the planning for mineral extraction in plan making and the application process.
Guidance on compulsory purchase process and a model compensation claim form for use by those affected by compulsory purchase.
Guidance on how to settle your hedge differences without involving the local authority.
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).
Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.
Provides guidance on planning for retail and other town centre uses.
This advice is intended to explain the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe how people and organisations can have their say.
A booklet to help people assess whether an evergreen hedge is blocking too much daylight and sunlight to neighbouring properties.
Provides guiding principles on how planning can deal with land affected by contamination.
A guide to the flags that can be flown without permission from your local planning authority.
Guide to called-in planning applications
Guidance on the use of Habitats Regulations Assessment
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