Archives: Planningology

Sites designated by Natural England under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

A plan containing strategic policies prepared by a Mayor or a combined authority. It includes the London Plan (prepared under provisions in […]

Pockets of habitat that, while not necessarily connected, facilitate the movement of species across otherwise inhospitable landscapes. 

A procedure (set out in the Environmental Assessment of Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004) which requires the formal environmental assessment of certain […]

Policies and site allocations which address strategic priorities in line with the requirements of Section 19 (1B-E) of the Planning and Compulsory […]

Those authorities responsible for producing strategic policies (local planning authorities, and elected Mayors or combined authorities, where this power has been conferred). […]

Documents which add further detail to the policies in the development plan. They can be used to provide further guidance for development […]

Any efficient, safe and accessible means of transport with overall low impact on the environment, including walking and cycling, low and ultra […]

Area defined on the local authority’s policies map, including the primary shopping area and areas predominantly occupied by main town centre uses […]