A selection of images representing communities.
The ten most recent circulars and official letters published on the planning, building and the environment site.
Letter to local planning authorities regarding the Local Authorities (Contracting Out of Community Infrastructure Levy Functions) Order 2011 made on 6 December 2011 which came into force on 7 December 2011.
Letter to local authorities encouraging them to put forward examples of new homes which have contributed positively to their communities and become exemplars of good design to the Housing Design Awards 2012.
This letter clarifies for building control bodies the relationship between the Equality Act 2010 and Part M (Access to and use of buildings) of the Building Regulations 2010.
Letter to local authorities drawing their attention to two resources associated with new householder permitted development rights.
This document describes the major changes that are being made to the content and format of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for domestic buildings. Published 29 November 2011.
Decision letter from the Secretary of State detailing the determination of compliance with requirement B1 in respect of a roof/loft conversion. (Ref: SB/007/001/005).
Decision letter from the Secretary of State detailing the determination of compliance with requirement B5 in respect of the erection of four two-storey houses. (Ref: SB/007/001/007).
Decision letter from the Secretary of State regarding an Appeal against refusal by the council to relax requirement B1, in respect of the erection of four, four storey, houses. (Ref: SB/007/002/006).
Decision letter from the Secretary of State regarding an appeal against refusal by the council to relax requirement M1 in respect of the construction of lobbies as part of a new mansard storey comprising six self-contained flats.
Letter to local planning authorities drawing their attention to the laying of regulations in Parliament to amend the Town and Country Planning Order 2011 and the Town and Country Planning Regulations 2011.