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This advice is intended to introduce the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) process and to describe the people and organisations involved in it.
This advice summarises the process for undertaking cumulative effects assessments in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) under the Planning Act 2008.
Guidance to accompany pavement licensing introduced in the Business and Planning Act 2020.
Explains planning controls relating to the storage of hazardous substances in England and how to handle development proposals around hazardous establishments.
How to complete a planning appeal form
Guidance on the pre-application stage for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
Provides advice on the key points to take into account on design.
Guidance to support local planning authorities in preparing and publishing brownfield land registers.
Provides guidance on planning for retail and other town centre uses.
Provides guiding principles on how planning can deal with land affected by contamination.
Guidance on the use of Habitats Regulations Assessment
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
Sets out special provisions for Crown Development and Urgent Crown Development for dealing with security-sensitive information in planning applications.
Guidance for local authorities on how to process complaints made about neighbouring high hedges.
Advice on planning for the housing needs of different groups.
Provides clarity on the need for sustainability appraisal and strategic environmental assessment in relation to plan development.
Advises how to identify suitable mitigation and adaptation measures in the planning process to address the impacts of climate change.
You must send a copy of your appeal and all the supporting documents to the local planning authority.
This advice summarises the applicant and decision maker obligations under the Habitats Regulations in the context of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Provides guidance on making effective use of land, including planning for higher density development.
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