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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
Reforms to the compulsory purchase process - Wales
This document details a summary of responses to the consultation on Reforms to Compulsory Purchase Powers and Procedures, the Welsh Government’s response and the next steps.
Strategic Development Plan (Wales) Regulations 2021
These Regulations make provision for the preparation and revision of an Strategic Development Plan and associated matters.
Government response to the local housing need proposals in “Changes to the current planning system”
An MHCLG publication sets out the responses to its consultation proposing measures to improve the effectiveness of the current planning system. As a result of the responses, the MHCLG has decided that the most appropriate approach is to retain the standard method in its current form.
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Permitted Development Rights - Call for evidence
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Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission: Government response to the Living with Beauty report
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The Future of the New Homes Bonus
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National Model Design Code - consultation
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NPPF - Draft text for consultation
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The Future Homes Standard: Summary of responses received and Government response
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Supporting housing delivery and public service infrastructure
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New model for Shared Ownership: technical consultation
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Freeports: Response to the Consultation
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New inquiry: The Planning System
Government Consultations
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Government response to the First Homes proposals in “Changes to the current planning system”
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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
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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