How Accurate Is the Government's Local Plan Data?
Every planning authority in England checked against its own website in October 2026. The national data matched for 243 of 307 adopted plans, but only 94 of 305 plans in preparation.
Read the note →What Separates Approval From Refusal for a Countryside Dwelling in Uttlesford?
28 Uttlesford applications for one to four new-build countryside dwellings decided April to July 2026, after the Local Plan's adoption in March: 19 refused, 9 approved. What actually separated them, from an original review of 160 decisions.
Read the note →What does biodiversity net gain actually require?
A 10% measurable gain, secured for 30 years, delivered through a deemed pre-commencement condition. New exemptions have applied since 6 August 2026, including one for sites of 0.2 hectares or less.
Read the note →What is the Community Infrastructure Levy?
A fixed tariff on new floorspace, set by charging schedule and payable on commencement, with exemptions that are lost outright if work starts before they are granted.
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