Increasing access to the Internet and the setting up of Websites by some local authorities raises the possibility of planning briefs being made available 'on-line'. The value of this will depend on the level of interest likely to be generated and the level of response anticipated. Some local authorities have regular news sheets or take space in local newspapers. These can be used to advertise the adoption of a planning brief, its purpose, and its availability. 7.4 Recovering costs Most planning briefs are currently available free of charge.
Some authorities charge a cover price sufficient to meet printing costs.