Planning Policy Guidance Notes
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In the United Kingdom
, Planning Policy Guidance Notes (PPG) are statements of the Government's national policy and principles towards certain aspects of the town planning
framework. They apply to England
only. They are legally binding and may be treated as material considerations in the determination of planning applications.
Under the provisions of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
, they are gradually being replaced by Planning Policy Statements
(PPS).
The remaining PPGs in force are:
United Kingdom
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, Planning Policy Guidance Notes (PPG) are statements of the Government's national policy and principles towards certain aspects of the town planning
Town and country planning in the United Kingdom
Town and Country Planning is the land use planning system governments use to balance economic development and environmental quality. Each country of the United Kingdom has its own planning system that is responsible for town and country planning devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly, the...
framework. They apply to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
only. They are legally binding and may be treated as material considerations in the determination of planning applications.
Under the provisions of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was promoted by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister...
, they are gradually being replaced by Planning Policy Statements
Planning Policy Statements
In the United Kingdom, Planning Policy Statements are statements of the British Government's national policy and principles towards certain aspects of the town planning framework. They apply to England only...
(PPS).
The remaining PPGs in force are:
- Planning Policy Guidance 2: Green BeltsPPG 2Planning Policy Guidance 2: Green belts commonly abbreviated as PPG 2, is a document produced by the British Government to advise Local planning authorities on national green belt policy and its consideration in the formation of Local Plans...
PPG2 - Planning Policy Guidance 8: Telecommunications PPG8
- Planning Policy Guidance 13: Transport PPG13
- Planning Policy Guidance 14: Development on Unstable Land PPG14
- Planning Policy Guidance 17: Planning for Open Space, Sport and Recreation PPG17
- Planning Policy Guidance 18: Enforcing Planning Control PPG18
- Planning Policy Guidance 19: Outdoor Advertisement Control PPG19
- Planning Policy Guidance 20: Coastal Planning PPG20
- Planning Policy Guidance 24: Planning and NoisePPG 24PPG24 noise assessments are normally requested as part of local council planning procedure.Noise tests should be conducted with a Class I noise meter for accurate results...
PPG24
See also
- Planning Policy StatementsPlanning Policy StatementsIn the United Kingdom, Planning Policy Statements are statements of the British Government's national policy and principles towards certain aspects of the town planning framework. They apply to England only...
- Town and country planning in the United KingdomTown and country planning in the United KingdomTown and Country Planning is the land use planning system governments use to balance economic development and environmental quality. Each country of the United Kingdom has its own planning system that is responsible for town and country planning devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly, the...
- Town and Country Planning Act 1990Town and Country Planning Act 1990The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is an act of the British Parliament regulating the development of land in England and Wales-Section 1:...