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Key fact sheets on recent permitted development rights and changes to the Use Classes Order.
Practical guidance on applying European Directive 2001/42/EC.
Detailed guidance on building near to coal and mines.
Start date notices, inquiry & hearing notices and rejection letters published in 2024 for rights of way orders
Overview of other plans related services and other sources of mapping guidance (practice guide 40, supplement 6).
When and how to conduct DBS checks on sponsors, and what level of check is needed.
The latest list of approved software for the production of non domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
Answers to frequently asked questions about registered buildings.
Spatial Development Strategies provide strategic policies for the development and use of land in the area they cover.
Divisional letter dated 13 May 2013 about the best practice guidance on wall maintenance and construction that already exists.
This advice note explains the roles of applicants, the appropriate agencies and the Secretary of State in meeting the requirements of The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017, as…
Information on group pre-challenge reviews, including what they are and when they can be requested.
Information to help councils advise guests on opening a bank account.
Find out what landscape character assessments are and how they can be used.
Overview of case details, documents, key dates and how to make a representation.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
How and when welfare checks must be made to assess if a sponsor is an appropriate host. Includes note taking and follow up visits.
Guidance for providing ESOL and training for other skills.
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
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