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Draft process of creating a local plan under the new plan-making system which covers getting ready, preparing the plan, examination, adoption and monitoring.
Funding for local authorities committed to bringing a plan forward early in the new plan-making system.
Draft information on what local planning authorities need to do to pass through Gateway 1 and start the 30-month plan preparation process.
Funding for legacy system plans to ensure that local authorities progressing a local plan in the legacy plan-making system, and who intend to submit the plan for examination at the latest by 31 December 2026 are supported to…
The government has announced a minimum of £14 million of funding to support local authorities with local plan-making. This new funding will be available to eligible authorities producing plans in both the legacy and new plan…
The local plan examination process and the role the Planning Inspectorate plays.
Draft information on how local planning authorities should get ready to adopt a plan within 30 months.
Guidance on use of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of any appeal, application or examination being dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate.
A draft guide to categorising and assessing sites, including suggested methodologies and information to record to support future examination.
Draft guidance on identifying, assessing and selecting sites for development as part of the local plan making process.
Draft information on how local planning authorities can collect, map and analyse baselining data, to inform local plans under the new plan-making system.
Procedural matters relating to the new English plan-making system, as provided by the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023.
Draft guidance to understand how to identify potential sites in your area for development, including the size and type of sites you’ll need.
The draft requirements and process for local planning authorities to follow when preparing a vision as part of the 30-month plan-making process.
Draft information on what local planning authorities must do to meet the legal requirement to give notice of intention to commence their 30-month plan preparation process.
Draft information of when and how the new plan-making system will be rolled out.
Information and resources for developers about broadband infrastructure and connectivity requirements for new homes.
Find out how local planning authorities use digital community engagement platforms for planning consultations.
Draft guidance to understand how to take sites you've assessed in the previous stage and decide which you should propose for allocation in your local plan.
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