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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
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
The government has introduced the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill to Parliament, with the bill including many changes to the planning system, including around developer contributions, environmental assessment and enforcement.
Town Centre Action Plan Review - Joint response from Scottish Government and COSLA
In response to 2021's review of the Town Centre Action Plan, a joint report by the Scottish Government and COSLA outlines actions to better embed a "Town Centre First" approach to meet the needs of communities and tackle climate change.
British energy security strategy
The government has promised to speed up determination times for offshore wind projects, to change planning rules to boost solar energy and to review "planning barriers" for household energy developments as part of its newly published energy security strategy.
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Government response to Built Environment Committee report on Meeting Housing Demand
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Nutrient pollution: Letter from Chief Planning Officer
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Changes to permitted development rights for electronic communications infrastructure: Government response to the technical consultation
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Landscapes review (National Parks and AONBs): government response
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Consultation on Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations and Implementation
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Supporting our high streets after COVID-19
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Welsh Consultation on planning legislation and policy for second homes and short-term holiday lets
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Draft Fourth Scottish National Planning Framework
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Energy National Policy Statements - Inquiry
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Welsh Technical Advice Note 15: Development, flooding and coastal erosion - Consultation Report and summary of responses
Government Consultations
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The policy and legislation changes to expect this winter
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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
Legislation In Progress
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Five policy and legislation changes to expect this summer
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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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