Planning advice notes
We have produced some advice notes on a range of planning topics. These may help when you are planning your project or need help with planning related issues.
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Advice note prior approval for householders
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Code of Practice - Neighbour Notification
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Code of Practice - Publicity for applications
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Commenting on a Planning Application
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Design and Access statements
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Development Team Approach
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Health and Wellbeing statements
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High Hedges advice note
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Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Download this document: Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) (DOCX: 55 KB)
Information and guidance about the planning and other regulations that apply to HMOs.
First published: 10/12/2021
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Householder Technical Guidance
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Household Permitted Development
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Minimum Accessibility Standards (MASA)
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Pre-application discussions
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Planning Committee Public Participation
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Planning and Health checklist
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The Planning Application Process
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Tree preservation and planting
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Viability guide for developers
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Windows Advisory Leaflet
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S106 planning obligations advice note
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Useful information from external agencies
Advice and guidance on the following planning and building regulation-related topics:
Common adverts and signs - Planning Portal
Glossary of planning terms - Planning Portal
Gas safety FAQs - landlords and letting agents - HSE
Gas safety FAQs - homeowners - HSE