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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.