Given the huge number of variations that appear to exist in the way local planning authorities carry out their statutory functions, and the constant search for the 'right' answer, we thought it would be helpful to provide some Useful Links.
This list is by no means exhaustive and we will add to it over time. If PAN members themselves have come across other useful sites/pages please let us know and if we think they will be of general interest we will add them to the list. Please send any suggestions to angela@tra-ltd.co.uk
Procedure Order
Please find below a direct link to the consolidated Procedure Order: The Town and County Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2010:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2184/pdfs/uksi_20102184_en.pdf
The explanitory memorandum accompanying the document can be accessed at:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2184/pdfs/uksiem_20102184_en.pdf
Planning Circulars and "Dear Chief Planning Officer" letters
http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/publications/circulars-and-letters
POLICY AND GUIDANCE ON INFORMATION FOR APPLICATIONS AND VALIDATION
In March 2010 the Government cancelled all of Circular 02/2008 Standard Application Forms and Validation and the document: Validation of Planning Applications: guidance for local planning authorities (CLG 2007). Also cancelled section 3 of Circular 01/2006 dealing with Design and Access Statements but section 2 on information requirements for outline applications remains in force. Two new documents have been issued with regard to information for applications and validations these are:
Development Management Policy Annex: Information requirements and validation of planning applications (CLG March 2010)
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1505418.pdf
Guidance on information requirements and validation (CLG March 2010)
http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/planningandbuilding/pdf/1505220.pdf
General Information on all aspects of planning
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/wps/portal/portalhome
http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/pins/news_notices/whats_new/index.htm
General Legislation
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Ombudsman - Planning Cases
http://www.lgo.org.uk/complaint-outcomes/planning/
CLG Guidance on Greater Flexibility for planning permissions (Oct 2010)
Interactive Visual Guides for Householders
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/
See below techinical guidance published by CLG in August 2010 Permitted Development for Householders:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/100806_PDforhouseholders_TechnicalGuidance.pdf
ADVICE ON AMENDMENTS TO PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS( England) APRIL 2010
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/interim-guidance-for-pd-amends_april2010.pdf
SCOTLAND
Link to Planning Page Scottish Government website:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/planning
General background to Planning in Scotland:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/planning/National-Planning-Policy/themes/dev-man
Development Management Regulations and Circular Advice:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/ssi2008/pdf/ssi_20080432_en.pdf
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/07/03153034/0
Permitted Development (Scotland)
New Householder PD rules
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/357/schedule/made
Amendment to General Permitted Development Order to deal with 'demolition'
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/357/contents/made
WALES
There is limited information on the Welsh Assembly Government site but the link to the Planning pages are:
http://new.wales.gov.uk/topics/planning/legislation/?lang=en
Procedure Order
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/419/contents/made - Order
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3336/contents/made - Forms
The 1995 Permitted Development can be accessed at:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/418/contents/made
And amendments to PD by the Welsh Assembly via:
PAN Member Survey
In July/August 2010 we invited PAN members to complete an online survey. This was designed to help ascertain how network member's used PAN and what improvements could be made to the network and website. You can now view the follow-up report here