Planning guidance: letters to chief planning officers
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-28)

Guidance on various aspects of the planning system, given in letters to chief planning officers of local planning authorities.

Introduction

The department regularly writes to chief planning officers of local planning authorities in England, providing guidance about various aspects of the planning system.

These letters are available to download below, grouped by year of publication.

2025

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6929caa79c1eda2cdf0342fe/Chief_Planner_Update_-_November_2025.pdf)

Letter about updates to the new local plan system and planning measures for London (27 November 2025) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6929caa79c1eda2cdf0342fe/Chief_Planner_Update_-_November_2025.pdf)

PDF, 117 KB, 3 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6925cc3133d088f6d5da2d26/Planning_update_newsletter_24_November_2025.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (24 November 2025) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6925cc3133d088f6d5da2d26/Planning_update_newsletter_24_November_2025.pdf)

PDF, 223 KB, 12 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e609288c1db6022d0ca1ed/Planning_update_newsletter__7_October_2025_.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (7 October 2025) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68e609288c1db6022d0ca1ed/Planning_update_newsletter__7_October_2025_.pdf)

PDF, 166 KB, 9 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a4873df49bec79d23d29cc/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_19_August_2025.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (19 August 2025) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68a4873df49bec79d23d29cc/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_19_August_2025.pdf)

PDF, 247 KB, 10 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686d3100a08d3a3ca3b678d6/5_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_July_25.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (8 July 2025) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686d3100a08d3a3ca3b678d6/5_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_July_25.pdf)

PDF, 213 KB, 10 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683f1cb17cbfa6ac6e0d32ea/4_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_June_2025.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (6 June 2025) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/683f1cb17cbfa6ac6e0d32ea/4_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_June_2025.pdf)

PDF, 593 KB, 11 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6811e9fb96fbee8040008543/3_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_April_25.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (30 April 2025) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6811e9fb96fbee8040008543/3_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_April_25.pdf)

PDF, 165 KB, 8 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dbfe98db5bf0deba4b4f87/2_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_March_25.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (20 March 2025) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dbfe98db5bf0deba4b4f87/2_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_March_25.pdf)

PDF, 187 KB, 7 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ac8a4337726e9056af606c/1_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_11_February_2025.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (11 February 2025) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67ac8a4337726e9056af606c/1_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_11_February_2025.pdf)

PDF, 191 KB, 8 pages

2024

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67644f004e2d5e9c0bde9c18/11_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_December.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (19 December 2024) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67644f004e2d5e9c0bde9c18/11_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_December.pdf)

PDF, 133 KB, 7 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675c1cc0b745d5f7a053eeed/Planning_update_newsletter_13_December_2024.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (13 December 2024) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/675c1cc0b745d5f7a053eeed/Planning_update_newsletter_13_December_2024.pdf)

PDF, 250 KB, 7 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67377e1972f19089dfdade4d/09_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_November_2024.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (15 November 2024) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67377e1972f19089dfdade4d/09_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_November_2024.pdf)

PDF, 136 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66e7fab0f8082e9740881b21/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_September_2024.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (13 September 2024) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66e7fab0f8082e9740881b21/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_September_2024.pdf)

PDF, 309 KB, 8 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66b08211fc8e12ac3edb0a37/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_August_2024.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (2 August 2024) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66b08211fc8e12ac3edb0a37/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_August_2024.pdf)

PDF, 303 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66433f04bd01f5ed32793a97/05_Chief_Planner_Newsletter_May_2024.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (10 May 2024) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66433f04bd01f5ed32793a97/05_Chief_Planner_Newsletter_May_2024.pdf)

PDF, 295 KB, 9 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/661e316f0b9916e452bd3d4d/Chief_Planner_Newsletter_April_2024.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (15 April 2024) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/661e316f0b9916e452bd3d4d/Chief_Planner_Newsletter_April_2024.pdf)

PDF, 202 KB, 8 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e091a72f2b3b001c7cd796/02_Chief_Planner_Newsletter_Feb_2024.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (29 February 2024) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e091a72f2b3b001c7cd796/02_Chief_Planner_Newsletter_Feb_2024.pdf)

PDF, 208 KB, 9 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65c1f056c43191000d1a45f8/240205_Chief_Planners_Letter_Housing_Supply_PPG.pdf)

Letter about update to planning practice guidance on housing supply and delivery (5 February 2024) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65c1f056c43191000d1a45f8/240205_Chief_Planners_Letter_Housing_Supply_PPG.pdf)

PDF, 75.5 KB, 1 page

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65b92bbde9e10a00130310ee/01_Chief_Planner_Newsletter_Jan_2024.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (30 January 2024) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65b92bbde9e10a00130310ee/01_Chief_Planner_Newsletter_Jan_2024.pdf)

PDF, 192 KB, 9 pages

2023

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65845c1623b70a000d234df8/11_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Dec_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (21 December 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65845c1623b70a000d234df8/11_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Dec_2023.pdf)

PDF, 233 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6569a0ef5936bb000d316814/10_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Nov_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (30 November 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6569a0ef5936bb000d316814/10_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Nov_2023.pdf)

PDF, 186 KB, 8 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6553a49b371898000dd296d7/231114_Chief_Planners_Letter_Fee_Increases_23-24.pdf)

Letter about planning fees increase (14 November 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6553a49b371898000dd296d7/231114_Chief_Planners_Letter_Fee_Increases_23-24.pdf)

PDF, 116 KB, 2 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/653110eb0b5392000da929c1/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Oct_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (19 October 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/653110eb0b5392000da929c1/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Oct_2023.pdf)

PDF, 192 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6520216e2548ca000dddeed4/Chief_Planners_Letter_BNG_23-24.pdf)

Letter about Biodiversity Net Gain (6 October 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6520216e2548ca000dddeed4/Chief_Planners_Letter_BNG_23-24.pdf)

PDF, 106 KB, 2 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64ff25b91886eb00139770ec/08_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Sep_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (11 September 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64ff25b91886eb00139770ec/08_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Sep_2023.pdf)

PDF, 232 KB, 11 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64fb1b591886eb0013977026/Chief_Planners_Letter_RAAC_23-24.pdf)

Letter about RAAC (8 September 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64fb1b591886eb0013977026/Chief_Planners_Letter_RAAC_23-24.pdf)

PDF, 149 KB, 2 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64f59d4e9ee0f2000fb7be10/Chief_Planners_Letter_Building_Safety_23-24.pdf)

Letter about building safety and cladding (1 September 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64f59d4e9ee0f2000fb7be10/Chief_Planners_Letter_Building_Safety_23-24.pdf)

PDF, 135 KB, 2 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64f59c25a78c5f0010c6f496/Chief_Planners_Letter_Nutrient_Neutrality.pdf)

Letter about nutrient neutrality (1 September 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64f59c25a78c5f0010c6f496/Chief_Planners_Letter_Nutrient_Neutrality.pdf)

PDF, 138 KB, 4 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64c1347d90b54500143e83ca/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_July_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (26 July 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64c1347d90b54500143e83ca/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_July_2023.pdf)

PDF, 300 KB, 14 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64c1013b1e10bf000e17cf1a/Chief_Planners_Letter_NP_Grant_23-24.pdf)

Letter about financial support for neighbourhood planning in 2023/24 (25 July 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64c1013b1e10bf000e17cf1a/Chief_Planners_Letter_NP_Grant_23-24.pdf)

PDF, 185 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64c0ffc190b54500143e8370/Chief_Planning_Officers_letter_-_13_July_2023.pdf)

Letter about support for prison build applications (13 July 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64c0ffc190b54500143e8370/Chief_Planning_Officers_letter_-_13_July_2023.pdf)

PDF, 153 KB, 1 page

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64916bfdb32b9e000ca96a52/06_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_June_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (19 June 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64916bfdb32b9e000ca96a52/06_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_June_2023.pdf)

PDF, 193 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6467902d0d6646000cd96377/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_May_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (19 May 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6467902d0d6646000cd96377/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_May_2023.pdf)

PDF, 199 KB, 11 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6419e1b18fa8f547c3ad48f2/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_March_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (21 March 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6419e1b18fa8f547c3ad48f2/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_March_2023.pdf)

PDF, 134 KB, 4 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/640214d8d3bf7f25f813fc47/03_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_March_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (3 March 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/640214d8d3bf7f25f813fc47/03_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_March_2023.pdf)

PDF, 182 KB, 8 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63e262778fa8f50e87f37ea4/02_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Feb_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (7 February 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63e262778fa8f50e87f37ea4/02_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Feb_2023.pdf)

PDF, 161 KB, 5 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63c193e2e90e074ede1f3570/01_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Jan_2023.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (13 January 2023) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63c193e2e90e074ede1f3570/01_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Jan_2023.pdf)

PDF, 242 KB, 8 pages

2022

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6385e772d3bf7f7eb441c91f/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Nov_28_2022.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (28 November 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6385e772d3bf7f7eb441c91f/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Nov_28_2022.pdf)

PDF, 184 KB, 5 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6368cc918fa8f57a24350ca4/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Nov_2022.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (4 November 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6368cc918fa8f57a24350ca4/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Nov_2022.pdf)

PDF, 103 KB, 3 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63467c9d8fa8f5346c39bad9/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Oct_2022.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (11 October 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/63467c9d8fa8f5346c39bad9/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Oct_2022.pdf)

PDF, 144 KB, 3 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/631616a28fa8f50226ab605d/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_September_2022.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (2 September 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/631616a28fa8f50226ab605d/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_September_2022.pdf)

PDF, 167 KB, 5 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62e28401d3bf7f75b50d4f43/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_July_2022.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (28 July 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62e28401d3bf7f75b50d4f43/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_July_2022.pdf)

PDF, 197 KB, 4 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62da8199e90e0766afece5b9/Chief_Planner_Letter_with_Nutrient_Neutrality_and_HRA_Update_-_July_2022.pdf)

Letter about nutrient neutrality and habitats regulations assessment (21 July 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62da8199e90e0766afece5b9/Chief_Planner_Letter_with_Nutrient_Neutrality_and_HRA_Update_-_July_2022.pdf)

PDF, 165 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62d7d2d28fa8f50bfe0edd40/Letter_from_the_Chief_Planner_National_Housing_Federation.pdf)

Letter about The Home Loss Payments Regulations 2022 (20 July 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62d7d2d28fa8f50bfe0edd40/Letter_from_the_Chief_Planner_National_Housing_Federation.pdf)

PDF, 99.8 KB, 1 page

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62ced102e90e071e74883885/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_LPA_Digital_Showcase_Invite.pdf)

Planning update newsletter about LPA Digital Showcase Event (12 July 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62ced102e90e071e74883885/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_LPA_Digital_Showcase_Invite.pdf)

PDF, 143 KB, 1 page

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62bd9af7e90e075f21bbf134/Letter_from_the_Chief_Planner_Neighbourhood_Planning_Grant_Update.pdf)

Letter about financial support for neighbourhood planning in 2022/23 (30 June 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62bd9af7e90e075f21bbf134/Letter_from_the_Chief_Planner_Neighbourhood_Planning_Grant_Update.pdf)

PDF, 172 KB, 7 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62972b578fa8f5039a1bd6bf/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_May_2022__2_.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (31 May 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62972b578fa8f5039a1bd6bf/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_May_2022__2_.pdf)

PDF, 161 KB, 4 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/627e7f86d3bf7f052c6f69a2/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_LURB_Technical_Brief_Follow-up.pdf)

Planning update newsletter about DLUHC broadcast on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill - follow up (May 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/627e7f86d3bf7f052c6f69a2/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_LURB_Technical_Brief_Follow-up.pdf)

PDF, 140 KB, 1 page

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/627cd35fe90e0721af2fe714/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_LURB_Technical_Brief_Invite.pdf)

Planning update newsletter about DLUHC broadcast on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (May 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/627cd35fe90e0721af2fe714/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_LURB_Technical_Brief_Invite.pdf)

PDF, 140 KB, 1 page

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6278df60d3bf7f5e40ac800c/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_May_2022.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (May 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6278df60d3bf7f5e40ac800c/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_May_2022.pdf)

PDF, 171 KB, 4 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/624d69ef8fa8f5277b365b96/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Update_on_ATE.pdf)

Planning update newsletter about Active Travel England (April 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/624d69ef8fa8f5277b365b96/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_Update_on_ATE.pdf)

PDF, 106 KB, 1 page

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/623deb14e90e075f0a61dc1b/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_March_2022.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (March 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/623deb14e90e075f0a61dc1b/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_March_2022.pdf)

PDF, 164 KB, 5 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/623451098fa8f540e78ab402/Chief_Planner_Newsletter_-_Nutrients_-_March_2022.pdf)

Planning update newsletter about nutrient pollution (March 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/623451098fa8f540e78ab402/Chief_Planner_Newsletter_-_Nutrients_-_March_2022.pdf)

PDF, 87.2 KB, 2 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/623310add3bf7f047cae5b2b/Chief_Planner_Letter_about_nutrient_pollution___March_2022.pdf)

Letter about nutrient pollution (March 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/623310add3bf7f047cae5b2b/Chief_Planner_Letter_about_nutrient_pollution___March_2022.pdf)

PDF, 215 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/620630d1e90e077f77bd3694/01_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_February_2022.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (February 2022) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/620630d1e90e077f77bd3694/01_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_February_2022.pdf)

PDF, 126 KB, 6 pages

2021

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61c1e58f8fa8f54c1509d212/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_December_2021.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (December 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/61c1e58f8fa8f54c1509d212/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_December_2021.pdf)

PDF, 115 KB, 4 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6197c4b6e90e07043f2b967c/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_November_2021.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (November 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6197c4b6e90e07043f2b967c/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_November_2021.pdf)

PDF, 280 KB, 4 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/615c1bced3bf7f56080b19fb/Letter_from_the_Chief_Planner_on_delivery_of_essential_goods.pdf)

Letter about the delivery of essential goods (October 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/615c1bced3bf7f56080b19fb/Letter_from_the_Chief_Planner_on_delivery_of_essential_goods.pdf)

PDF, 114 KB, 1 page

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/612763338fa8f53dcaedeb4e/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_August_2021.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (August 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/612763338fa8f53dcaedeb4e/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_August_2021.pdf)

PDF, 201 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60f833638fa8f50c7eee09ca/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_July_2021.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (21 July 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60f833638fa8f50c7eee09ca/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_July_2021.pdf)

PDF, 248 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60ec454fe90e0764c9ee467f/Chief_Planner_s_Newsletter_July_2021.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (July 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60ec454fe90e0764c9ee467f/Chief_Planner_s_Newsletter_July_2021.pdf)

PDF, 202 KB, 7 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60db36198fa8f50abd117abb/Chief_Planners_Letter_Neighbourhood_Planning_Grant_2021-22.pdf)

Update on financial support for neighbourhood planning in 2021 to 2022 (June 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60db36198fa8f50abd117abb/Chief_Planners_Letter_Neighbourhood_Planning_Grant_2021-22.pdf)

PDF, 140 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60b0bde3d3bf7f4355c1b7ff/Chief_Planner_s_Newsletter_-_May_2021.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (May 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60b0bde3d3bf7f4355c1b7ff/Chief_Planner_s_Newsletter_-_May_2021.pdf)

PDF, 136 KB, 7 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6086c939e90e076aaf0a3245/Chief_Planner_Letter_on_New_Neighbourhood_Planning_Support.pdf)

Letter about additional support for neighbourhood planning (April 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6086c939e90e076aaf0a3245/Chief_Planner_Letter_on_New_Neighbourhood_Planning_Support.pdf)

PDF, 183 KB, 2 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6065dc4cd3bf7f401659fcee/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_April_2021.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (April 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6065dc4cd3bf7f401659fcee/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_April_2021.pdf)

PDF, 305 KB, 5 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6021473ae90e0711d52b2712/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_February_2021.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (February 2021) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6021473ae90e0711d52b2712/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_February_2021.pdf)

PDF, 176 KB, 6 pages

2020

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5fdccd6ad3bf7f3a3c877832/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_December_2020.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (December 2020) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5fdccd6ad3bf7f3a3c877832/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_December_2020.pdf)

PDF, 236 KB, 11 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f7c412de90e070de0f2806f/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_October_2020.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (October 2020) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f7c412de90e070de0f2806f/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_October_2020.pdf)

PDF, 151 KB, 4 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f2c17ebe90e0732debd30a2/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_August_2020.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (August 2020) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f2c17ebe90e0732debd30a2/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_August_2020.pdf)

PDF, 122 KB, 2 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f2130d7d3bf7f1b12a70122/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_July_2020.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (July 2020) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f2130d7d3bf7f1b12a70122/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_July_2020.pdf)

PDF, 189 KB, 9 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f75b6f5d3bf7f243eb6090b/200622_2020-21_Chief_Planners_Letter_NP_grant.pdf)

Update on financial support for neighbourhood planning in 2020 to 2021 (June 2020) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5f75b6f5d3bf7f243eb6090b/200622_2020-21_Chief_Planners_Letter_NP_grant.pdf)

PDF, 306 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e7a199ed3bf7f52fcdee1b7/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_March_2020.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (March 2020) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5e7a199ed3bf7f52fcdee1b7/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_March_2020.pdf)

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2019

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6e8a38fa8f53b720ac933/Planning_Newsletter_October_2019.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (October 2019) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6e8a38fa8f53b720ac933/Planning_Newsletter_October_2019.pdf)

PDF, 217 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6f0f98fa8f53b7bad84bf/190723_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_July_2019.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (July 2019) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6f0f98fa8f53b7bad84bf/190723_Chief_Planners_Newsletter_July_2019.pdf)

PDF, 163 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6f071d3bf7f65daef2886/June_2019_Chief_Planner_Letter_-_NP_Grant_2019-20.pdf)

Letter about financial support for neighbourhood planning in 2019 to 2020 (June 2019) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6f071d3bf7f65daef2886/June_2019_Chief_Planner_Letter_-_NP_Grant_2019-20.pdf)

PDF, 137 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6efafe90e0763a8db9711/Planning_update_newsletter_March_2019.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (March 2019) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6efafe90e0763a8db9711/Planning_update_newsletter_March_2019.pdf)

PDF, 175 KB, 8 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6ef03e90e0763a312809f/Chief_Planner_Letter_Housing_Design_Awards.pdf)

Letter about Housing Design Awards (January 2019) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6ef03e90e0763a312809f/Chief_Planner_Letter_Housing_Design_Awards.pdf)

PDF, 194 KB, 2 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6ee4ed3bf7f65d4220a04/Chief_Planner_Letter_People_Over_Wind.pdf)

Letter about Habitats Regulations Assessments (January 2019) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6ee4ed3bf7f65d4220a04/Chief_Planner_Letter_People_Over_Wind.pdf)

PDF, 107 KB, 1 page

2018

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6ea33d3bf7f65d5505651/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_November_2018.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (November 2018) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6ea33d3bf7f65d5505651/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_November_2018.pdf)

PDF, 136 KB, 6 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6e935e90e0763a312809d/CHIEF_PLANNERS_NEWSLETTER_SEPTEMBER_2018.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (September 2018) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6e935e90e0763a312809d/CHIEF_PLANNERS_NEWSLETTER_SEPTEMBER_2018.pdf)

PDF, 134 KB, 9 pages

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5b27900040f0b634cb3dd843/180605_Chief_Planner_Letter_NPG_18-19_-_revised.pdf)

Update on financial support for neighbourhood planning in 2018 to 2019 (May 2018) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5b27900040f0b634cb3dd843/180605_Chief_Planner_Letter_NPG_18-19_-_revised.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5af96405e5274a25e1eb0844/Chief_Planner_Letter_General_Data_Protection_Regulations_-_May_2018.pdf)

Letter about general data protection regulations (May 2018) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5af96405e5274a25e1eb0844/Chief_Planner_Letter_General_Data_Protection_Regulations_-_May_2018.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ad4a10d40f0b617df335a9a/Chief_Planner_Newsletter_-_April_2018.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (April 2018) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ad4a10d40f0b617df335a9a/Chief_Planner_Newsletter_-_April_2018.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82060ded915d74e3401517/NPPF_Timetable_Update-January_2018.pdf)

Letter giving an update on the NPPF timetable (January 2018) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82060ded915d74e3401517/NPPF_Timetable_Update-January_2018.pdf)

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2017

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74e5d640f0b65f6132321c/Chief_Planner_Newsletter_-_December_2017.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (December 2017) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74e5d640f0b65f6132321c/Chief_Planner_Newsletter_-_December_2017.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82db14ed915d74e3403e91/Chief_Planner_letter_-_security_and_planning.pdf)

Letter about security and planning (12 July 2017) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82db14ed915d74e3403e91/Chief_Planner_letter_-_security_and_planning.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82b3fde5274a2e87dc28d1/DCLG_Planning_Update_Newsletter_.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (March 2017) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82b3fde5274a2e87dc28d1/DCLG_Planning_Update_Newsletter_.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a80d38de5274a2e8ab5261f/Chief_Planner_letter_-_LA_Funding_Neighbourhood_Planning_17-18.pdf)

Update on financial support for neighbourhood planning in 2017 to 2018 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a80d38de5274a2e8ab5261f/Chief_Planner_letter_-_LA_Funding_Neighbourhood_Planning_17-18.pdf)

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2016

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a80dc2c40f0b62302695e8e/161213_Letter_to_PINS_re_Neighbourhood_Planning_WMS.pdf)

Letter to the chief executive of the Planning Inspectorate to update on Neighbourhood Planning written ministerial statement of 12 December 2016 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a80dc2c40f0b62302695e8e/161213_Letter_to_PINS_re_Neighbourhood_Planning_WMS.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a81527540f0b62305b8e533/161213_Letter_to_LPAs_re_Neighbourhood_Planning_WMS.pdf)

Letter to local planning executives to update on Neighbourhood Planning written ministerial statement of 12 December 2016 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a81527540f0b62305b8e533/161213_Letter_to_LPAs_re_Neighbourhood_Planning_WMS.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a807b2aed915d74e622eb2d/CPO_letter_-_shale_prospectus.pdf)

Letter about shale exploration – support for mineral planning authorities (1 December 2016) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a807b2aed915d74e622eb2d/CPO_letter_-_shale_prospectus.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82b732e5274a2e87dc29ef/160908_CP_Newsletter_-_September_2016.PDF)

Planning update newsletter (September 2016) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a82b732e5274a2e87dc29ef/160908_CP_Newsletter_-_September_2016.PDF)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7fa1c240f0b62302690aaf/Chief_Planning_Newsletter_-_April_2016.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (April 2016) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7fa1c240f0b62302690aaf/Chief_Planning_Newsletter_-_April_2016.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f1a0eed915d74e33f4575/160309_LA_Funding_neighbourhood_planning_16-17_-_Chief_Planner_letter_-_amended.pdf)

Update on financial support for neighbourhood planning in 2016 to 2017 (9 March 2016) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f1a0eed915d74e33f4575/160309_LA_Funding_neighbourhood_planning_16-17_-_Chief_Planner_letter_-_amended.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a755db8ed915d7314959678/160204_FINAL_letter_to_Mineral_Planning_Authorities.pdf)

Letter to mineral planning authorities (4 February 2016) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a755db8ed915d7314959678/160204_FINAL_letter_to_Mineral_Planning_Authorities.pdf)

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2015

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f52faed915d74e33f5bc2/Chief_Planner_Letter_2nd_October_2015.pdf)

Letter from the Chief Planning Officer (2 October 2015) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f52faed915d74e33f5bc2/Chief_Planner_Letter_2nd_October_2015.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a809824ed915d74e622f5a5/151002_CP_Newsletter_-_2_Oct_2015.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (October 2015) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a809824ed915d74e622f5a5/151002_CP_Newsletter_-_2_Oct_2015.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f1539ed915d74e33f439a/Final_Chief_Planning_Officer_letter_and_written_statement.pdf)

Letter about Green Belt protection and intentional unauthorised development (31 August 2015) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7f1539ed915d74e33f439a/Final_Chief_Planning_Officer_letter_and_written_statement.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74e84ce5274a3cb2868247/Final_Pre-Election_Chief_Planner_Newsletter_-_March_2015.pdf)

Final pre-election chief planner newsletter (March 2015) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74e84ce5274a3cb2868247/Final_Pre-Election_Chief_Planner_Newsletter_-_March_2015.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a8089bf40f0b62302694172/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_January_2015.pdf)

Planning update newsletter (January 2015) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a8089bf40f0b62302694172/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_January_2015.pdf)

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2014

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7de31740f0b65d8863502d/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_Planning_-_March.pdf)

Letter about Budget 2014 and planning guidance review (28 March 2014) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7de31740f0b65d8863502d/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_Planning_-_March.pdf)

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2013

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7caa9fed915d6969f467e0/Compulsory_Pre-Application_Consultation_with_Local_Communites_for_Onshore_Wind.pdf)

Letter about compulsory pre-application consultation with local communities for onshore wind (6 December 2013) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7caa9fed915d6969f467e0/Compulsory_Pre-Application_Consultation_with_Local_Communites_for_Onshore_Wind.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7c0ef440f0b645ba3c6717/Letter_about_the_Coastal_Concordat_for_England.pdf)

Letter about the Coastal Concordat for England (11 November 2013) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7c0ef440f0b645ba3c6717/Letter_about_the_Coastal_Concordat_for_England.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7c2f1140f0b67d0b11f67f/Letter_about_forthcoming_changes_to_planning_fees__10_September_2013_.pdf)

Letter about forthcoming changes to planning fees (10 September 2013) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7c2f1140f0b67d0b11f67f/Letter_about_forthcoming_changes_to_planning_fees__10_September_2013_.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7b9c0ae5274a7202e18470/Letter_about_the_technical_review_of_planning_appeal_procedures.pdf)

Letter about the technical review of planning appeal procedures (3 September 2013) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7b9c0ae5274a7202e18470/Letter_about_the_technical_review_of_planning_appeal_procedures.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a756db3ed915d7314959e24/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_August_2013.pdf)

Letter about the government's programme of planning reform (9 August 2013) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a756db3ed915d7314959e24/Chief_Planners_Newsletter_-_August_2013.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7c44d4ed915d76e2ebc386/Letter_about_changes_to_the_validation_of_planning_applications.pdf)

Letter about changes to the validation of planning applications (19 June 2013) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7c44d4ed915d76e2ebc386/Letter_about_changes_to_the_validation_of_planning_applications.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79915bed915d07d35b6815/Letter_about_permitted_development_rights_for_change_of_use_from_commercial_to_residential__24_January_2013_.pdf)

Letter about permitted development rights for change of use from commercial to residential (24 January 2013) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79915bed915d07d35b6815/Letter_about_permitted_development_rights_for_change_of_use_from_commercial_to_residential__24_January_2013_.pdf)

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On 24 January 2013 the Chief Planner wrote to local planning authorities setting out their opportunity to request an exemption from the permitted development rights for change of use from B1(a) offices to C3 residential uses. All requests for exemptions were independently assessed against the criteria below and awarded a score out of 40. Published below are the names of the local authorities, the sites submitted for exemption and the scores achieved.

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List of requested exemptions: category A sites (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7cea7ee5274a724f0be4b7/Category_A_Sites.xls)

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List of requested exemptions: category B sites (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7c69a2e5274a5255bce780/Category_B_Scores.xls)

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Scoring criteria (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7b988fed915d4147621680/Scoring_Criteria.xls)

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2012

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Letter about recent planning activities and changes to the Local Plan Regulation 2012 (21 December 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a756074ed915d73149597c8/Chief_planner_newsletter_December_2012.pdf)

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Letter about changes to financial support for neighbourhood planning (18 December 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79c281ed915d042206ad4b/Neighbourhood_Planning_Local_Authority_Funding_18_December_20122.pdf)

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Letter about changes to planning fees in England (14 November 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7955c2ed915d0422067895/Letter_about_changes_to_planning_fees.pdf)

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Letter about compulsory purchase and land disposal work (1 October 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79c791ed915d07d35b80a3/Compulsory_purchase_and_land_disposal_work.pdf)

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Letter about compulsory purchase and land disposal work (25 September 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78a7a340f0b632476991c6/120925-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Compulsory_purchase_and_land_disposal_work.pdf)

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Letter about transfer of compulsory purchase orders and land disposal work to the National Planning Casework Unit (11 April 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79790fed915d07d35b5cb9/120411-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Transfer_of_Compulsory_Purchase_Orders_and_Land_Disposal_Work_to_NPCU.pdf)

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Letter about sensitive information in planning applications (4 April 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79612940f0b63d72fc553d/120404-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Sensitive_Information_in_Planning_Applications.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79b552e5274a684690b870/120210-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_National_Planning_Casework_Unit_-_Update.pdf)

Letter about the National Planning Casework Unit (10 February 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79b552e5274a684690b870/120210-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_National_Planning_Casework_Unit_-_Update.pdf)

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Letter about the Local Authorities (Contracting Out of Community Infrastructure Levy Functions) Order 2011 (26 January 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a756860e5274a467f7e449f/120126-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Local_Authorities_Contracting_Out_of_Community_Infrastructure_Levy_Functions_Order_2011.pdf)

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2011

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78e31ced915d07d35b335c/110915-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_The_Town_and_Country_Planning_Order_2011_and_the_Town_and_Country_Planning_Regulations_2011.pdf)

Letter about the Town and Country Planning Order 2011 and the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2011 (15 September 2011) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78e31ced915d07d35b335c/110915-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_The_Town_and_Country_Planning_Order_2011_and_the_Town_and_Country_Planning_Regulations_2011.pdf)

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Letter about policy statement on planning for schools development (15 August 2011) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79748040f0b63d72fc5f74/110815-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Policy_statement_on_planning_for_schools_development.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78951240f0b6324769887a/110330-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Update_to_Planning_Policy_Statement_10.pdf)

Letter about update to Planning Policy Statement 10 (30 March 2011) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78951240f0b6324769887a/110330-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Update_to_Planning_Policy_Statement_10.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79adfbe5274a18ba50e035/110110-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers_and_Chief_Executives-_The_EU_Waste_Framework_Directive.pdf)

Letter about the EU Waste Framework Directive (10 January 2011) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79adfbe5274a18ba50e035/110110-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers_and_Chief_Executives-_The_EU_Waste_Framework_Directive.pdf)

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2010

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79b54f40f0b63d72fc7ddf/101012-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Transfer_of_GOL_s_National_Unit_for_Land_Acquisitions_and_Disposals_to_DCLG.pdf)

Letter about transfer of Government Office for London's National Unit for Land Acquisitions and Disposals to the Department for Communities and Local Government (12 October 2010) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79b54f40f0b63d72fc7ddf/101012-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Transfer_of_GOL_s_National_Unit_for_Land_Acquisitions_and_Disposals_to_DCLG.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79c269e5274a684690be93/100316-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Implementing_some_key_Killian_Pretty_Recommendations.pdf)

Letter about changes to the planning application process in England (16 March 2010) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79c269e5274a684690be93/100316-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Implementing_some_key_Killian_Pretty_Recommendations.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78eac1e5274a2acd18ac9d/100226-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_The_Town_and_Country_Planning_-Fees_for_Applications_and_Deemed_Applications.pdf)

Letter about The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2010 (26 February 2010) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78eac1e5274a2acd18ac9d/100226-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_The_Town_and_Country_Planning_-Fees_for_Applications_and_Deemed_Applications.pdf)

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2009

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a798fcfe5274a684690a782/091109-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_National_Policy_Statements.pdf)

Letter about national policy statements (9 September 2009) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a798fcfe5274a684690a782/091109-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_National_Policy_Statements.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79073540f0b679c0a07f64/090716-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Local_Authorities__Role_in_New_Consenting_Process_for_NSIPs.pdf)

Letter about local authorities' role in new consenting process for nationally significant infrastructure projects (16 July 2009) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79073540f0b679c0a07f64/090716-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Local_Authorities__Role_in_New_Consenting_Process_for_NSIPs.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a759b22ed915d6faf2b449e/090629-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_National_and_regional_guidelines_for_aggregates_provision_in_England_2005-2020.pdf)

Letter about national and regional guidelines for aggregates provision in England 2005 to 2020 (29 June 2009) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a759b22ed915d6faf2b449e/090629-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_National_and_regional_guidelines_for_aggregates_provision_in_England_2005-2020.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79d885ed915d042206b74d/090120-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Large-scale_Landscaping_Development_Using_Waste.pdf)

Letter about large-scale landscaping development using waste (20 January 2009) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79d885ed915d042206b74d/090120-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Large-scale_Landscaping_Development_Using_Waste.pdf)

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2004

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Letter about the sale of agricultural land into small plots (19 April 2004) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78fae6e5274a2acd18b484/xx-xxxx-xxxx-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_The_Sale_of_Rural_Plots_and_the_Planning_Consequences.pdf)

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2003

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Letter about the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill: further transitional advice for development plans (13 June 2003) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a799e1540f0b642860d9776/381282.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74add4e5274a52940694c2/aggregatesprovisionletter.pdf)

Letter about national and regional guidelines for aggregates provision in England 2001 to 2016 (10 June 2003) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74add4e5274a52940694c2/aggregatesprovisionletter.pdf)

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1997

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Letter about compulsory purchase: rates of interest after entry (12 March 1997) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a789dffe5274a277e68e1f6/compulsorypurchaserates.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68de7b75ef1c2f72bc1e4d40/LCA_Interest_Rate_update_30_September_2025.pdf)

Updated compulsory purchase rates of interest table: accompanying letter from 12 March 1997 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68de7b75ef1c2f72bc1e4d40/LCA_Interest_Rate_update_30_September_2025.pdf)

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Archived letters

These letters have been archived and replaced by the new planning practice guidance (http://planningguidance.communities.gov.uk/) launched 6 March 2014 on an external website.

(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a799124e5274a3864fd8027/120125-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-Housing_Design_Awards_2012.pdf)

Letter about the Housing Design Awards (25 January 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a799124e5274a3864fd8027/120125-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-Housing_Design_Awards_2012.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a795950e5274a2acd18c14e/120404-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_New_planning_provisions_coming_into_force_on_6_April_2012.pdf)

Letter about new planning provisions coming into force on 6 April 2012 (4 April 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a795950e5274a2acd18c14e/120404-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_New_planning_provisions_coming_into_force_on_6_April_2012.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74ac32e5274a56317a634c/120327-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_National_Planning_Policy_Framework.pdf)

Letter about the National Planning Policy Framework (27 March 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74ac32e5274a56317a634c/120327-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_National_Planning_Policy_Framework.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79c231ed915d07d35b7e43/120703-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Written_Ministerial_Statement_-_Planning_simplification_measures.pdf)

Letter about the written ministerial statement on measure to simplify planning (3 July 2012) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a79c231ed915d07d35b7e43/120703-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Written_Ministerial_Statement_-_Planning_simplification_measures.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a756468e5274a1baf95e35b/110816-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-Advertising_control-Provision_of_DCLG_guidance.pdf)

Letter about guidance on control of outdoor adverts and signs (16 August 2011) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a756468e5274a1baf95e35b/110816-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-Advertising_control-Provision_of_DCLG_guidance.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a799dac40f0b642860d9738/110331-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Demolition.pdf)

Letter about planning control over demolition (31 March 2011) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a799dac40f0b642860d9738/110331-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Demolition.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78d536ed915d07d35b2c7e/110321-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Marine_planning_and_licensing_systems.pdf)

Letter about marine planning and licensing systems (21 March 2011) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a78d536ed915d07d35b2c7e/110321-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers-_Marine_planning_and_licensing_systems.pdf)

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(https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74e91eed915d3c7d528e7a/110330-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers_Preparation_and_Monitoring_of_Local_Plans.pdf)

Letter about preparation and monitoring of local plans (30 March 2011) (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a74e91eed915d3c7d528e7a/110330-Letter_to_Chief_Planning_Officers_Preparation_and_Monitoring_of_Local_Plans.pdf)

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