SPICe Briefing 16/03 Comparison of the planning systems in the four UK countries

Publication Year

2016

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Compares and contrasts the current land use planning systems in the four UK countries and highlights changes that are in the pipeline. Covers: the legislative framework; national and regional planning policies, guidance and strategies; local development plans; neighbourhood planning and development orders; nationally significant infrastructure projects; permitted development rights; use classes; planning conditions; advertisement consent; environmental impact assessment; appeals; enforcement; community infrastructure levy/developer contributions; and planning advice services.

Document History

Dated 20 January 2016.

Author

Winter, G. et al

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