Town and country planning, general

Here are some selected links you might like to try.

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Community Planning
Growing numbers of residents are getting involved with professionals in shaping their local environment. This website is a starting point for everyone concerned. It provides how-to-do-it best practice information of international scope and relevance.
http://www.communityplanning.net/|

Global Ecovillage Network
The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) is a grassroots non-profit organization that links together ecovillages and related projects around the world. GEN promotes and supports models of sustainable living globally, in order to inspire and encourage the creation of more viable lifestyles.
http://gen.ecovillage.org/|

Planning Applications
Independent professional guidance and advice on town planning and related issues.
http://www.planning-applications.co.uk/|

Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate works for the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions and the National Assembly for Wales on a range of casework under planning and environmental legislation. Includes details of what do if you want to appeal against a planning decision.
http://www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk/|

Planning Policy
DCLG-provided details of national policies on different aspects of planning and the rules that govern the operation of the system in England and Wales. It includes information on the new-style Planning Policy Statements (PPS), which are gradually replacing Planning Policy Guidance Notes (PPG), Minerals Planning Statements and Policy Guidance Notes (MPS/MPG), Marine Minerals Guidance Notes (MMG) and Circulars.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/planning/planningpolicyguidance/|

Planning Portal
The Planning Portal is the UK government's online planning and building regulations resource. It includes information about planning and building regulations, allows you to apply for planning permission and building regulations consent, find out about development near you, appeal against a decision and research government policy.
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/|

Planning-UK.com
Aims to provide Planning professionals with an easy to use reference guide to information available on the internet, as well as links to other key internet sites, the latest Planning news headlines and forums to discuss emerging issues and best practice.
http://www.planning-uk.com/|

Regeneration-UK.com
Aims to provide regeneration professionals with an easy to use reference guide to information available on the internet, as well as links to other key internet sites, the latest regeneration news headlines and forums to discuss emerging issues and best practice.
http://www.regeneration-uk.com/|

Scottish Government - Planning
Information and advice on the Scottish planning system, including free details of planning appeals.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/built-environment/planning|