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The ultimate guide to the planning process and should be referenced by anyone who works with applications, appeals, court cases and development plans
Guides you through all the factors involved in seeking and making decision on planning applications. It provides invaluable assistance for lawyers, developers and planning consultants who need to understand how councils make planning application decisions and provides local authorities with a comprehensive guide.
Policy & Legislation Updates
New model for Shared Ownership: technical consultation
New model for Shared Ownership: technical consultation states that planning permissions issued from April 2021 will have to be in line with the government's new shared ownership affordable homes model, while councils should "have flexibility" in allowing developers to amend existing proposals to take into account the changes.
Freeports: Response to the Consultation
Ports will be given the same permitted development rights as airports by April next year and the use of local development orders (LDOs) in such facilities will be "encouraged", the government has announced in a consultation response on its freeports initiative.
New inquiry: The Planning System
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has launched a new inquiry to investigate Government proposals to reform the planning system.
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Scottish permitted development rights - phase 1 priority development types: consultation
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Analysis of responses to a consultation on reviewing and extending Scottish permitted development rights
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Permitted development homes to meet space standards
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Welsh Government Draft National Development Framework: Consultation report
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Local plans that progressed over the summer
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Short Term Lets: Consultation on a licensing scheme and planning control areas in Scotland
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Raising accessibility standards for new homes: A consultation paper
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Research into the quality standard of homes delivered through change of use permitted development rights
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Government response to consultation on reforms to permitted development rights to support 5G and extend mobile coverage
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Changes to the current planning system
Government Consultations
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Updated Compulsory Purchase Policy and Guidance in Wales - Summary of Consultation Response
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Permitted Development and Allotments - Welsh Government consultation
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Time for a strategy for the rural economy
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Withdrawal of Scottish housing and infrastructure draft planning delivery advice
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Prosperity for All: the national strategy - Wales
Legislation In Progress
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Draft Community Infrastructure Levy (Coronavirus) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020
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The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 - Draft
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Housing (Wales) Bill
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Consultation on the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Bill
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The Infrastructure Planning (Business or Commercial Projects) Regulations 2013 - Draft
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