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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
Business and Planning Bill
The Business and Planning Bill, which includes a series of proposed planning changes, has been presented to the House of Commons.
Changes to planning and related application fees - summary of Welsh Government response
The ‘Changes to planning and related application fees’ consultation document was launched on 16 December 2019 and was open for responses until 13 March 2020. This document details a summary of responses to the consultation, the Welsh Government’s response and the next steps.
Land for housing and development - Scottish Land Commission paper
A Scottish Land Commission paper about land for housing argues that land must be used more effectively to benefit everyone who lives in Scotland. Three further reports: examine the relationship between residential development land prices and house prices; investigate land banking; and consider the benefits of getting communities involved earlier in decision making on plans.
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Improving competitiveness: a discussion paper on the Commission’s objectives
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Planning Procedures and COVID-19: Scottish Chief Planner letter
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Revitalisation of the high street
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Chief planner letter - Covid 19 advice
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Delivery of housing through the planning system - summary of responses - Wales
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Hot-food take aways - written statement
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Planning for the Future
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Aviation Update: Written statement
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Deliverability of site allocations in local development plans: Scottish Government instructed research
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First Homes consultation
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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- Planning Compliance Officer Harborough District Council Market Harborough, Leicestershire
- Planning Policy Officer Bassetlaw District Council Worksop, Nottinghamshire
- Planning Policy Trainee Rutland County Council Oakham, Rutland
- Planning Officer Ebbsfleet Development Corporation Ebbsfleet Valley, Dartford
- Planning Officers x 4 City of London London (Greater)
- Principal Planning Officer (Major Projects/ Sustainability) City of London London (Greater)
- Planning Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring Officer Ebbsfleet Development Corporation Ebbsfleet Valley, Dartford
- Project Delivery Manager Chesterfield Borough Council Chesterfield, Derbyshire
- Senior Infrastructure Planner Dartford Borough Council Dartford, Kent
- Planning Policy Manager Mole Valley District Council Dorking, Surrey