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We are seeking views on proposals for further reform of the compulsory purchase system.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Consultation on a range of proposals to streamline the planning system building upon improvements already made.
Views sought on further amendments to permitted development rights for petroleum development and duration of groundwater monitoring boreholes.
This document is the community infrastructure levy review’s request for written submissions to inform their work.
Briefing note giving further information on the nationally significant infrastructure planning clause of the Housing and Planning Bill.
This consultation seeks views on a proposal to amend permitted development rights for potential petroleum exploration, including shale gas.
Consultation on measures aimed at ensuring more effective provision of advice to local planning authorities in relation to surface water drainage management.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This review is a call for evidence to support the deployment of mobile infrastructure in all areas.
We're simplifying the planning process to make it quicker and easier to build new homes, to develop new places and redevelop neglected land.
Consultation seeking views on the proposals for implementation of the housing standards review and in particular the technical standards.
This consultation seeks views on different methods that may be used to speed up agreeing section 106 planning obligations.
This consultation sets out proposals to meet the land-use planning requirements of an EU directive on preventing major accident hazards.
This Planning Policy Statement (PPS) provided the standards any eco-town had to adhere to before it was cancelled for all areas excluding north west Bicester on 5 March 2015.
First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government
Response to the Communities and Local Government Select Committee inquiry into the operation of the National Planning Policy Framework.
Seeks views on proposals for measures to make it easier to build on brownfield land that is suitable for housing.
Consultation on the criteria for identifying under-performing planning authorities and the circumstances in which affordable housing contributions may be sought.
This document sets out the government's detailed waste planning policies.
This document invites local authorities to bid for the site delivery fund and sets out the criteria which will be used to assess the bids.
Proposed changes to planning policy and guidance, ensuring fairness in the planning system, and strengthening protection of the green belt and countryside.
A report to Parliament on performance in complying with the timetables set for planning decisions.
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