Useful Planning Links
If you are investigating your planning options before contacting a professional these links should be helpful.
Updated General Permitted Development Order
Use this link to find the updated version of the GPDO, any queries we can help
National Planning Policy Framework 2024 (NPPF)
Use this link to find the latest version of the NPPF, this sets out the Government planning 'policies'.
MAGIC MAPS
Use this link to see some of the planning constraints that could impact your development.
National Planning Policy Guidance (NPPG)
Use this link to find the latest version of the NPPG, this provides guidance on how to use the Government planning 'policies'.
EA Floodrisk Check
Use this link to use your postcode to check the floodrisk of your site. Please be aware it doesn't incorporate the climate change allowances needed for planning.
Planning Appeal Search
Use this link for an advanced search for recent planning appeals in your area
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
This new requirement of development can be complicated. This is a link to the 'introduction guide'.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)
The basic guide to CIL and when you may be required to pay it.
Local Plans of the Planning Authorities closest to us
Wealden District Council
1998 Local Plan and 2013 Core Strategy. Remember I have 17 years experience implementing these plans!
Rother District Council
2014 Core Strategy and 2019 Site Allocations.
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Local Plan 2006, Core Strategy 2010 and Site Allocations 2016
Eastbourne Borough Council
Local Plan 2003, Core Strategy 2013, Town Centre Plan 2013 and Eastbourne Employment Land Plan 2016
Lewes District Council
Local Plan 2003, Core Strategy Pt 1 2016, Local Plan Pt 2 Plan 2020.
South Downs National Park
Local Plan 2019
Many of these LPA are also working on new plans that are due in the near future. There is also a suite of neighbourhood plans and planning guidance documents that run alongside these links. They are just a starting point for you to see the type of policies that apply in your area.
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