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WHAT IS TOWN PLANNING?

What is town planning? This guide provides an outline of...

HISTORY OF TOWN PLANNING IN ENGLAND

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PLANNING PERMISSION

WHAT IS PLANNING PERMISSION? The town planning system in England...

WHAT FORMS AND REPORTS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE A PLANNING APPLICATION?

HOW TO MAKE A PLANNING APPLICATION There are minimum standards...

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WHAT DOES A TOWN PLANNER DO?

WHAT DOES A TOWN PLANNER DO? See also: What is...

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CHANGE OF USE

CHANGE OF USE – PLANNING PERMISSION In England, the system...

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THE DUTY TO CO-OPERATE

STRATEGIC PLANNING – INTRODUCTION The plan-led planning system in England...

PLANNING RULES FOR REAR EXTENSIONS

REAR EXTENSIONS AND PLANNING PERMISSION If you want to add...

WHERE TO STUDY TOWN PLANNING

WHERE TO STUDY TOWN PLANNING WHAT TO THINK ABOUT...

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PLANNING RULES FOR FRONT EXTENSIONS

FRONT EXTENSIONS – DO YOU NEED A PLANNING APPLICATION? If...

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PLANNING RULES FOR EXTENDING UPWARDS BY ADDING STOREYS

EXTENDING UPWARDS BY ADDING STOREY – WITHOUT PLANNING PERMISSION If...

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