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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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IntroductionHow to use the manual

18 August 2008

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

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responding to soundness2Transitional arrangements

20 August 2008

The arrangements in place to smooth the transition from the old regulations to the new.

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Supp planning documentsPreparation of development plan documents

14 August 2008

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

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publication2Publication and submission of a development plan document

26 August 2008

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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SustainabilityExamination of a development plan document

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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Joint workingCore strategy: managing its development

25 July 2008

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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