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CLG Plan making manual

This manual has been produced by Communities and Local Government.

The Plan Making Manual accompanies the revised Planning Policy Statement 12. The manual brings together council experience, useful advice and guidance in producing local development frameworks.

You can use the sitemap to see a full list of the manual's section titles. 

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  • Making the most of the manual Last updated 16 February 2010

    An overview of the manual and how you can get the most out of it.

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  • Early preparation of development plan documents Last updated 11 September 2009

    This section discusses the processes related to preparing a development plan document and new Regulation 25.

  • Publication and submission of a development plan document Last updated 23 September 2009

    This section explains the processes involved with the publication and submission of a development plan document, in accordance with new Regulations 27 to 37.

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  • Examination of a development plan document Last updated 19 August 2008

    An overview of the examination stages that follow submission of a development plan document. This section includes a link to PINS guidance.

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  • Sustainability appraisal Last updated 23 September 2009

    This section looks at how the sustainability appraisal informs the preparation, submission and examination stages of the plan making process.

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  • Core strategy: managing its development Last updated 3 September 2009

    This section applies to other development plan documents as well as the core strategy. It provides advice on general principles, project management, coporate buy-in, links with local strategic partnerships and creating a locally distinctive vision.

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