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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
Environment Bill
DEFRA has published the Environment Bill which includes a proposal that developers must deliver 10 per cent net biodiversity gain through their schemes.
Delivery of Housing through the Planning System- Welsh Government consultation
The Welsh Government is consulting on changes to Planning Policy Wales in response to a 'Call for Evidence' which formed the first part of the review of housing delivery through the planning system. The consultation also covers consequential changes to procedural advice currently set out in Technical Advice Note 1, Joint Housing Land Availability Studies (TAN 1), and in the Development Plans Manual.
Gypsy and Traveller sites: the revised planning definition's impact on assessing accommodation needs
A report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission assesses the impact of the revised definition of "Gypsies" and "Travellers" in the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites 2015.
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Making home ownership affordable: Discussion paper
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Proposed reforms to permitted development rights to support the deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage
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Welsh National Development Framework 2020-2040 - Draft
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By deeds and their results: How we will strengthen our communities and nation
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Creating space for beauty: interim report
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Government response to reforming developer contributions
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25 Year Environment Plan Progress Report - January 2018 to March 2019
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Independent Review of Planning Appeal Inquiries - Action Plan
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Draft National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England
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Government response to consultation on Planning Reform: Supporting the high street and increasing the delivery of new homes
Government Consultations
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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
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Practice Guidance on The Production and Use of Local Aggregrate Assessments
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The Conservation Areas (application of section 74 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990) Direction 2015
Legislation In Progress
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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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Towards the Sustainable Management of Wales' Natural Resources
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