atom.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:04+00:00 Planet/2.0 +http://www.planetplanet.org http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/dcossummaryresponses 2012-04-13T16:16:12+00:00 This document provides a summary of the responses to the consultation and explains how the Government has taken those comments into account in finalising the procedures and the regulations in which they are set out. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guidanceprocedurescompulsory 2012-04-13T14:17:08+00:00 This light touch review seeks comments on the refreshed guidance related to the procedure for compulsory acquisition of land which underpins the Planning Act 2008. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/suiteguidanceconsultation 2012-04-13T09:29:41+00:00 This is the consultation for the light touch review of the suite of six guidance documents which underpin the Planning Act 2008. It should be read in conjunction with the documents covered in the review. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guidanceassociateddevelopment 2012-04-13T09:29:41+00:00 This light touch review seeks comments on the refreshed guidance on associated development which underpins the Planning Act 2008. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guidanceapplicationform 2012-04-13T09:29:41+00:00 This light touch review seeks comments on the refreshed guidance on the application form which underpins the Planning Act 2008. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guidancepreapplicationprocess 2012-04-13T09:29:41+00:00 This light touch review seeks comments on this new guidance document, which is the result of merging and expanding the guidance for Local Authorities and the pre-application consultation process. This document will underpin the Planning Act 2008. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guidanceexaminationapplications 2012-04-13T09:29:41+00:00 This light touch review seeks comments on the refreshed guidance on the examination process which underpins the Planning Act 2008. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guideprotectedtrees 2012-04-11T17:06:34+00:00 A leaflet on tree preservation procedures in England. Mainly for the benefit of tree owners, their neighbours and local community groups, it answers commonly asked questions about the procedures. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/changestposystem 2012-04-11T17:06:30+00:00 A summary of the main changes brought about by the Tree and Country Planning (Tree Preservation) (England) Regulations 2012. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2126303 2012-04-06T13:30:04+00:00 The Government's revolution to hand power back to local communities reaches a major milestone as measures in the Localism Act come into force. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/mwgreporttravellers 2012-04-04T13:16:52+00:00 This report includes 28 commitments from across Government to help mainstream services work more effectively with Gypsies and Travellers. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2124329 2012-04-04T09:52:56+00:00 Government commitments to tackle ingrained inequalities and promote fairness for Gypsy and Traveller communities have been unveiled in a report by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epcdatapia2012 2012-04-02T13:18:16+00:00 This Privacy Impact Assessment assesses the impacts of enabling wider access to energy performance certificate data, the benefits and proposed safeguards. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epcdataia2012 2012-04-02T13:17:44+00:00 This Impact Assessment assesses the impacts of enabling wider access to energy performance certificate data, the benefits and proposed safeguards. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/epcdataguidance2012 2012-04-02T13:17:12+00:00 This guidance document is aimed at authorised recipients and describes the processes for obtaining and handling energy performance certificate data. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/changesenergyperformance 2012-04-02T13:16:41+00:00 This guidance describes the April 2012 changes to the Energy Performance of Buildings framework. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2122010 2012-04-02T09:41:25+00:00 Prospective homeowners will be given better and clearer advice on making their new homes more eco-friendly, Communities Minister Andrew Stunell announced today. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/treestreamliningresponse 2012-03-30T10:03:55+00:00 This document summarises the responses to the consultation on Tree preservation orders: proposals for streamlining, and identifies the changes to the draft proposals that the Government has decided to make in taking forward the legislation. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2120590 2012-03-30T09:58:41+00:00 Planning Minister Greg Clark has revealed that £1 million will be made available to support the creation of high street neighbourhood plans that will help revitalise this crucial part of the local economy. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2118896 2012-03-29T09:09:21+00:00 £420 million will be available through two routes to help communities deliver vital local infrastructure projects, Communities and Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles and Transport Secretary Justine Greening confirmed today. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/planningtravellerimpact 2012-03-27T18:56:02+00:00 The Government published its new planning policy for traveller sites on 23 March 2012. This is the final impact assessment for the new policy. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/planningtravellerequality 2012-03-27T18:55:51+00:00 The Government published its new planning policy for traveller sites on 23 March 2012. This is the final equality impact assessment for the new policy. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/nppf 2012-03-27T18:43:22+00:00 The National Planning Policy Framework is a key part of our reforms to make the planning system less complex and more accessible, to protect the environment and to promote sustainable growth. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/letternppf 2012-03-27T16:44:42+00:00 Letter to local planning authorities informing them that the National Planning Policy Framework had been published. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/neighbourhoodplansimpact 2012-03-27T16:44:22+00:00 This document assesses the impact of neighbourhood planning that empowers parish councils and communities to shape the development and growth of their local area, and Community Right to Build, where communities bring forward small scale development. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/nppftechnicalguidance 2012-03-27T16:43:45+00:00 This document gives technical guidance on the National Planning Policy Framework policies on flooding and minerals. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/localregulationsresponses 2012-03-27T13:50:12+00:00 This document provides a summary of the representations made in response to the consultation on revised regulations, which govern the process by which local councils prepare their development plans, and the Government's response to the points raised. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/archived/publications/planningandbuilding/pps3annexsummary 2012-03-27T13:30:42+00:00 Summary of Government responses to the consultation on the Planning Policy Statement 3: Housing (PPS3) definition of affordable housing. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2115423 2012-03-27T11:00:00+00:00 A new, simplified planning framework that better supports growth, puts unprecedented power into the hands of communities, and helps protect and enhance our natural and historic environment has been published by Planning Minister Greg Clark. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/neighbourhoodplansresponse 2012-03-27T08:50:14+00:00 This document provides a summary of the responses to a consultation exercise that ran between 13 October 2011 and 5 January 2012 on new regulations. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2114110 2012-03-25T09:07:26+00:00 Local Government Minister Bob Neill today published a radically streamlined planning policy that will ensure fair treatment of travellers in the planning system while respecting the interests of the settled community. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/planningtravellersresponses 2012-03-23T10:23:34+00:00 The Government held a public consultation on its draft new planning policy for traveller sites. The final policy was published on 23 March 2012. This document sets out the summary of responses to the consultation. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2109382 2012-03-19T11:34:14+00:00 Over 200 stalled building projects will receive a share of a multi-million pound pot to get Britain building again, Housing Minister Grant Shapps has announced. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/firetestwalllinings 2012-03-15T15:11:11+00:00 This report sets out to understand the impact of European fire test and classification standards on building regulations and UK industry in relation to wallpapers and similar decorative linings. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/microgenerationimpactassessment 2012-03-15T11:20:25+00:00 This is the final impact assessment for permitted development rights for installations of microgeneration equipment on non-domestic premises. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/electricvehiclegovernment 2012-03-15T10:02:13+00:00 This report sets out the Government's response to the consultation Permitted development rights for small scale renewable and low carbon energy technologies, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/electricvehicleresponses 2012-03-15T10:02:13+00:00 This report sets out the summary of responses to the consultation Permitted development rights for small scale renewable and low carbon energy technologies, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/planningandbuilding/planningsystem/neighbourhoodplanningvanguards/casestudies/ 2012-03-05T14:15:42+00:00 Featured frontrunners for successful 'wave five' bids. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2099384 2012-03-05T09:30:00+00:00 More than 100 communities eager to trial new rights that give local people powers to bring jobs and homes to their area and shape development were announced today by Communities Minister Bob Neill. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/guidanceplanningpropriety 2012-02-23T15:05:15+00:00 Following the commencement of the predetermination provision in the Localism Act, an updated version of the planning propriety guidance has been published. This guidance relates to the Secretary of State's planning decision making functions. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2092725 2012-02-21T14:26:51+00:00 The one millionth planning application has been processed by the Government's planning resource website, a site that has now delivered savings of approximately £285 million to applicants and councils, Planning Minister Bob Neill has announced. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2089681 2012-02-15T12:41:50+00:00 A Government scheme to get builders back on stalled sites and work restarted on homes has had an overwhelming response and is three times oversubscribed, Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today revealed. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/lettercontractingout 2012-02-01T10:41:36+00:00 Letter to local planning authorities regarding the Local Authorities (Contracting Out of Community Infrastructure Levy Functions) Order 2011 made on 6 December 2011 which came into force on 7 December 2011. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/riskassessmentsummary 2012-01-31T17:21:55+00:00 This summary report covers the development of a risk assessment decision making tool (including testing and piloting) for building control, to assist in determining what to inspect and at what stage for different building projects. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/riskassessmentguidance 2012-01-31T17:21:54+00:00 This document sets out a risk assessment approach that can be used by both local authority and Approved Inspector Building Control Bodies (BCBs) for when developing service schedules for the inspection of building work. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/warrantylinkrulereport 2012-01-31T17:21:23+00:00 Results of a research project into the operation of the Warranty Link Rule including a review of the contaminated land remediation cover criterion. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/partsaandcreport 2012-01-31T17:20:51+00:00 This report looks at a number of changes to Approved Document guidance associated to the introduction of Eurocodes, to Radon, and with general updating of Approved Documents A and C. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/changespartmia79 2012-01-31T16:41:45+00:00 This Impact Assessment sets out proposed changes to the way in which applicants demonstrate compliance with Part M of the Building Regulations and provides an analysis of associated costs and benefits. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/mappingbuildingcontrol 2012-01-31T16:33:09+00:00 Results of a research project to map the interfaces between Building Control and other regulatory regimes in the context of domestic and non-domestic construction projects. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/economicanalyticalsupport 2012-01-31T16:31:38+00:00 This report sets out the analytical and economic research to inform the Department's analysis of options and recommendations on future changes to the building regulations. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/freestandingmasonrywalls 2012-01-31T16:20:26+00:00 This research report provides an informed assessment of the safety risks associated with the construction of freestanding masonry boundary walls and to provide a cost-benefit assessment of this risk. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/changestopartpia84 2012-01-31T16:01:25+00:00 This Impact Assessment sets out the proposed changes to Part P of the Building Regulations and provides an analysis of the associated costs and benefits. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/changespartlia 2012-01-31T15:54:36+00:00 This Impact Assessment sets out the proposed changes to Part L of the Building Regulations and provides an analysis of the associated costs and benefits. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/changespartbia83 2012-01-31T15:53:05+00:00 This Impact Assessment sets out proposed changes to the way in which applicants demonstrate compliance with Part B of the Building Regulations and provides an analysis of associated costs and benefits. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2077973 2012-01-31T10:09:49+00:00 Zero-Carbon Homes are a step closer after new proposals were announced to cut carbon emissions in new and existing buildings by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/brconsultationsection1 2012-01-31T08:00:35+00:00 This publication relates to the 2012 Building Regulations Consultation Section one proposals on Parts A, B, C, K, M and N, Access Statements, security, Changing Places toilet and Regulation 7. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2061166 2012-01-07T10:00:00+00:00 Communities Minister Andrew Stunell today (7 January 2012) announced the successful bids for £60 million of funding that will provide hundreds of new authorised pitches as well as better facilities for travellers on official sites. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/liberalisingregimeflags 2012-01-06T14:06:50+00:00 This discussion paper sets out proposals for possible change to secondary legislation that would streamline the planning regulations that apply to flag-flying. The aim is to find a way of preserving and encouraging valued flag-flying traditions. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment consultations http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/ConsultationsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:02+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/publications/planningandbuilding/divletterequalitiesact 2012-01-06T10:38:59+00:00 This letter clarifies for building control bodies the relationship between the Equality Act 2010 and Part M (Access to and use of buildings) of the Building Regulations 2010. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment what's new http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/WhatsNewRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-14T17:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG http://www.communities.gov.uk:80/news/planningandbuilding/2057665 2011-12-22T11:02:05+00:00 Thousands of desperately needed homes will be built across the country thanks to a £420 million fund to unlock stalled sites and get Britain building again in 2012, Housing Minister Grant Shapps said today. (continues...) Communities and Local Government: Planning, building and the environment news articles http://www.dclg.gov.uk Latest 5 items for Planning, building and the environment http://www.communities.gov.uk/static/rss/LatestNewsRSS_planning.xml 2012-05-16T23:30:03+00:00 Copyright 2006 DCLG