Plan making manual
The Plan Making Manual accompanies the revised Planning Policy Statement 12. It has been produced by Communities and Local Government and delivered via the Planning Advisory Service website. The manual brings together council experience, useful advice and guidance in producing local development frameworks.
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How to use the manual
18 August 2008An overview of the manual and how you can get the most out of it.
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Transitional arrangements
20 August 2008The arrangements in place to smooth the transition from the old regulations to the new.
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Preparation of development plan documents
14 August 2008This section discusses the processes related to preparing a development plan document and new Regulation 25.
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Publication and submission of a development plan document
26 August 2008This 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
19 August 2008An 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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Core strategy: managing its development
25 July 2008This 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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