Planning update newsletter

Letters to Chief Planning Officers

Department for Communities and Local Government, 2015
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Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Series

Letters to Chief Planning Officers

Abstract

Provides an update on government planning activities. Covers: national planning policy framework; Autumn statement; consultation and further support available on measures to support the delivery of housing through local development orders; starter homes; planning enforcement fund; section 106 and community infrastructure levy; sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS); travellers and green belt; technical consultation on planning; local plans; planning advisory service; neighbourhood planning; planning guidance; hazardous substances; national planning policy for waste; planning portal and online planning applications; planning casework and national planning casework unit mapping app; compulsory purchase orders; marine planning; housing standards review; right to build; housing design awards; and town centre first policy.

History

Dated January 2015.

Subjects

  • Planning and development

Publisher History

Now known as the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. The Department for Communities and Local Government is a UK Government department that works to create thriving, sustainable, vibrant communities that improve everyone's quality of life. This includes housing, improving public services, regeneration, sustainability and the prevention of anti-social behaviour. They were formerly known as the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

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