Who can apply? Anyone can make a planning application; the applicant does not need to own the land. Full or outline planning applications Outline planning applications An...
Scope of bias and pre-determination in planning cases Bias and pre-determination can be an issue in planning cases where a local planning authority (LPA) is determining a...
What is biodiversity net gain? Biodiversity net gain is a principle which aims to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state after development than...
What is a 'called-in application'? Most planning applications and applications for listed building consent are decided locally by the relevant local planning authority...
Context Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge levied by charging authorities in respect of development. Charging authorities are generally the local planning...
This Practice Note explains the offences which may be committed under either the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990) or the Planning (Listed Buildings and...
Summary of enforcement time limits Section 171B of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990) sets out time limits, after which no enforcement action in respect...
What is a design and access statement? A design and access statement (DAS) is a concise report accompanying certain applications for planning permission and listed...
Role of material considerations in planning decisions When considering an application for planning permission or permission in principle, section 70(2) of the Town and...
Statutory requirement to have regard to the development plan in planning application decisions When considering an application for planning permission or permission in...
Legislation and guidance The statutory requirements relating to the determination of planning applications are set out in: • the Town and Country Planning (Development...
Conditions requiring further approval of details Planning Practice Guidance on the use of planning conditions (the PPG) stresses that local planning authorities (LPAs)...
What are reserved matters? An outline planning permission provides a decision on the general principles of how a site can be developed. Outline planning permission is...
What is the duty to cooperate? The duty to cooperate was created by the Localism Act 2011. It places a legal duty on local planning authorities (LPAs), county councils in...
Under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990), a breach of planning control is subject to enforcement action. A breach of planning control is defined as: •...
If for whatever reason a developer fails to meet its obligations in an agreement entered into or binding on it under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990...