A Farmer's Guide to the Planning System - ARCHIVE: Defra
A Farmer's Guide to the Planning System - ARCHIVE: Defra
A Farmer's Guide to the Planning System - ARCHIVE: Defra
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CONTENTS<br />
INTRODUCTION 3<br />
SUMMARY 4<br />
SECTION 1: THE PLANNING SYSTEM<br />
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National planning policies 5<br />
Regional planning guidance 5<br />
Development plans 5<br />
Supplementary planning guidance 6<br />
Special planning policies 6<br />
Decisions on planning applications 6<br />
SECTION 2: DO YOU NEED PLANNING PERMISSION?<br />
Where <strong>to</strong> obtain advice 8<br />
Obtaining a lawful development certificate 8<br />
Diversification projects 8<br />
The definition of development 9<br />
The definition of agriculture 9<br />
Permitted development 9<br />
Environmental Impact Assessment 10<br />
Agricultural dwellings 10<br />
Outdoor advertisements 10<br />
SECTION 3: PREPARING THE GROUND BEFORE YOU APPLY<br />
Consult your local planning authority 12<br />
Consider <strong>the</strong> impact of your proposals 13<br />
Can you get any o<strong>the</strong>r help? 13<br />
Consulting your neighbours and o<strong>the</strong>r local interests 13<br />
Effects on <strong>the</strong> community at large 13<br />
Always consider <strong>the</strong>se points 14<br />
Consultation with o<strong>the</strong>r bodies 14<br />
Allow sufficient time 14<br />
SECTION 4: MAKING YOUR APPLICATION<br />
Who can apply? 16<br />
Which type of application? 16<br />
Plans and illustrations 16<br />
Explain your reasons 17<br />
Forms and fees 17<br />
Timing 17<br />
SECTION 5: AFTER THE APPLICATION<br />
What happens next? 19<br />
Progress of your application 19<br />
Time taken <strong>to</strong> reach a decision 20
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