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The Red Tape Challenge - Planning AdministrationThe Red Tape Challenge - Planning Administration
The CLA response to the Government's Red Tape Challenge looks for a more flexible and proportionate approach to planning and heritage regulation, so as to improve both the delivery of economic development and heritage and landscape protection.
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [11 March 2013]

Streamlining the Planning Application ProcessStreamlining the Planning Application Process
The CLA has been lobbying for many years for streamlining of the planning system to make it more efficient and effective. Governments have responded to this, and this latest consultation makes further streamlining proposals which we welcomed but did not...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [5 March 2013]

Review of Planning Practice GuidanceReview of Planning Practice Guidance
CLA response to Review of Planning Practice Guidance consultation
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [18 February 2013]

Temporary Stop NoticesTemporary Stop Notices
CLA response to Temporary stop notices consultation
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [18 February 2013]

Planning Performance and the Planning GuaranteePlanning Performance and the Planning Guarantee
CLA response to government Planning Performance and the planning guarantee consultation
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [18 February 2013]

Extending Permitted Development Rights for Homeowners and BusinessesExtending Permitted Development Rights for Homeowners and Businesses
CLA response to government consultation on extending permitted development rights for homeowners and businesses
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [18 February 2013]

Technical Review of Planning Appeals ProceduresTechnical Review of Planning Appeals Procedures
CLA response to Government consultation on a technical review of planning appeals procedures
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [18 February 2013]

Building a Better Environment - our role in development and how we can helpBuilding a Better Environment - our role in development and how we can help
The CLA response to this draft guidance, by Natural England, Environment Agency and Forestry Commission on Building a Better Environment, sets our our suggestions for clarification and improvement. It also sets out some serious concerns about the need...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [30 October 2012]

Streamlining information requirements for planning applications
The CLA response to the Streamlining information requirements for planning applications consultation sets out our disappointment with the consultation as it will do very little to reduce information requirements demanded by planning authorities before a...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [11 September 2012]

Statutory consultee performance and award of costs
The CLA offers broad support for the proposals in this consultation allows an award of costs, at a planning appeal, should a statutory consultee be considered to have behaved unreasonably. This change supports the intention that statutory consultees...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [11 September 2012]

New opportunities for sustainable development & growth through the reuse of existing buildings
The CLA response to the New opportunities for sustainable development & growth through the reuse of existing buildings consultation sets out our broad support for the proposals. We have long lobbied for landowners to be able to change the use of...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [11 September 2012]

Stopping Up and Diversion Orders: Reform of the Application Process for Local Highways
CLA response to subject consultation sets out our disappointment that the Department for Transport appears to have resisted the Penfold Review Recommendations to merge planning application and highway stopping up/diversion orders into one application. ...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [29 August 2012]

Neighbourhood Planning Regulations
CLA response to the Government's proposals for neighbourhood planning.
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [4 January 2012]

Community Infrastructure Levy - Detailed proposals and draft regulations for reform
CLA response to the Government's proposed changes to the community infrastructure levy.
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [4 January 2012]

Draft National Planning Policy Framework
The CLA response to the National Planning Policy Framework sets out our general support for the thrust of the document. However, it does require "rural proofing" to ensure that policy statements within it do not impact disproportionately on...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [12 October 2011]

Planning for Traveller Sites
The Government's current planning policies regarding Gypsies and travellers are becoming outdated due to broader changes in the planning system and so needed updating. The Government is consulting on a number of proposals as to how this can be done. ...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [6 July 2011]

Relaxation of planning rules for change of use from commercial to residential
The CLA response to this consultation suggests that Government should consider allowing change of use (by permitted development) in rural areas, where appropriate and subject to relevant conditions and limitations, from commercial to live/work units as...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [4 July 2011]

Proposals to introduce a Community Right to Buy - Assets of Community ValueProposals to introduce a Community Right to Buy - Assets of Community Value
CLA response to the Communities and Local Government's Consultation on Proposals to introduce a Community Right to Buy - Assets of Community Value. It sets out the CLA's fundamental opposition to the Localism Bill clauses and additional regulation to...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [4 May 2011]

Pre-application consultation with communitiesPre-application consultation with communities
CLA response to CLG consultation on pre-application consultation with communities
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [11 April 2011]

National Planning Policy Framework - Priorities and PoliciesNational Planning Policy Framework - Priorities and Policies
This document sets out the CLA's priorities and policies for the forthcoming and overarching National Planning Policy Framework.
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [1 March 2011]

Governance arrangements for the National Parks and the BroadsGovernance arrangements for the National Parks and the Broads
CLA response to DEFRA's consultation on Governance arrangements for the National Parks and the Broads. In this response we suggest that the current top-down approach to National Park Authority appointments does not fit with the Government's local...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [2 February 2011]

Proposals for changes to Planning Application Fees in EnglandProposals for changes to Planning Application Fees in England
The Government is proposing that planning fees should be set locally by planning authorities. The CLA's consultation response sets out that this idea has been consulted upon at least twice in the recent past and rejected. It also sets out why we...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [10 January 2011]

Tree Preservation Orders: proposals for streamliningTree Preservation Orders: proposals for streamlining
The government has consulted on proposals to streamline the procedures concerning Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). The CLA is generally sympathetic to simplifying the various rules and requirements, but doing so must not result in increasing the overall...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [7 January 2011]

New Homes Bonus ConsultationNew Homes Bonus Consultation
CLA's response to the New Homes Bonus consultation
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [4 January 2011]

The Impact of the Recession on Rural HousingThe Impact of the Recession on Rural Housing
The CLA's response to the CRC's call for evidence on the effect of the recession on rural housing focuses on the CLA's solutions to deliver greater numbers of rural houses.
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [3 November 2010]

The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2010The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2010
CLA's response to the Government's consultation on amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [2 November 2010]

Guidance for assessing landscapes for designation as National Park or Areas of Outstanding Natural BeautyGuidance for assessing landscapes for designation as National Park or Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
This consultation response sets out the CLA's position on the draft Natural England guidance on designating National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [8 October 2010]

Draft Standing Advice for Protected Species Draft Standing Advice for Protected Species
CLA's response to Natural England's draft Standing Advice on Protected Species.
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [30 September 2010]

New Policy Document for Planning ObligationsNew Policy Document for Planning Obligations
This document sets out the CLA’s response to the (previous) Government’s consultation on a new policy document on planning obligations.
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [29 June 2010]

A new Planning Policy Statement: Planning for a Low Carbon Future in a changing climateA new Planning Policy Statement: Planning for a Low Carbon Future in a changing climate
This document sets out the CLA's response to the Government's consultation on a new planning policy statement: Planning for a low carbon future in a changing climate. Whilst we fully agree with the need to pull together planning policy on renewable...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [1 June 2010]

Biodiversity and Geological Conservation - Statutory Obligations and their impact within the Planning SystemBiodiversity and Geological Conservation - Statutory Obligations and their impact within the Planning System
This is the CLA's response to DEFRA's draft circular Biodiversity and Geological Conservation - Statutory Obligations and their impact within the Planning System
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [1 June 2010]

New Planning Policy Statement: Planning for a Natural and Healthy EnvironmentNew Planning Policy Statement: Planning for a Natural and Healthy Environment
CLA response to PPS Planning for a natural and healthy environment sets out our very real concerns that planning policy as it affects rural areas is likely to have a detrimental affect on the sustainability of the rural economy, rural communities and...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [27 May 2010]

Zero carbon for non-domestic buildings: consultation on policy optionsZero carbon for non-domestic buildings: consultation on policy options
CLA response to CLG consultation entitled Zero Carbon for Non-domestic Buildings
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [14 April 2010]

Development Management: Proactive Planning from Pre-Application to DeliveryDevelopment Management: Proactive Planning from Pre-Application to Delivery
The CLA sets out its response to the new planning policy statement (PPS) on Development Management and draft policy annexes on pre-application and determination stages. We have set out our concerns that the new PPS concentrates on medium to larger...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [22 March 2010]

Development Management: Proactive Planning from Pre-Application to Delivery - Appendix: Temporary DevelopmentDevelopment Management: Proactive Planning from Pre-Application to Delivery - Appendix: Temporary Development
It is currently difficult and often impossible to obtain planning permission for temporary development, at least in rural areas. This appendix to the CLA response on the new draft Development Management PPS stresses the need for an Annexe to the new PPS...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [22 March 2010]

Improving Engagement by Statutory and Non-Statutory ConsulteesImproving Engagement by Statutory and Non-Statutory Consultees
The CLA's response welcomes the aim of ensuring that statutory and non-statutory consultees respond within a specified time limit to planning application consultations. However, yet again the CLA raised the matter of the inability of some planning...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [19 March 2010]

Improving the Use and Discharge of Planning ConditionsImproving the Use and Discharge of Planning Conditions
The CLA's response welcomes the aim to keep conditions to a minimum. However this pre-supposes that all planning authorities provide good quality and reliable pre-application for new development proposals. As this is not the case, it is not clear to...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [19 March 2010]

Model Planning ConditionsModel Planning Conditions
CLA response to Planning Inspectorate's consultation on new Model Planning Conditions
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [18 March 2010]

Guidance for local authorities on incentivising landowners to bring forward additional land for rural affordable housing on rural exception sitesGuidance for local authorities on incentivising landowners to bring forward additional land for rural affordable housing on rural exception sites
This short response sets out the CLA's response to the consultation on the guidance for local authorities on incentivising landowners to bring forward additional land for rural affordable housing. The CLA sat on the Government working group that worked...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [18 February 2010]

The Penfold Review of Non-Planning ConsentsThe Penfold Review of Non-Planning Consents
This consultation response sets out the CLA's evidence, supplied by members, for the Penfold Review call for evidence. It includes evidence under the following headings: Heritage, environmental permits, protected species, utilities, highways, public...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [11 February 2010]

Permitted development rights for small scale renewable and low carbon energy technologies and electric vehicle charging infrastructurePermitted development rights for small scale renewable and low carbon energy technologies and electric vehicle charging infrastructure
CLA response to the consultation on changes to agricultural and forestry permitted development rights to allow for small scale renewable development
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [10 February 2010]

The English National Parks and the Broads Draft CircularThe English National Parks and the Broads Draft Circular
This document sets out our response to the DEFRA draft circular for National Parks and the Broads. The CLA is very concerned over the lack of acknowledgement of the work landowners put into managing and paying for "ecosystems good and...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [5 February 2010]

Proposed Amendments to Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood RiskProposed Amendments to Planning Policy Statement 25: Development and Flood Risk
This document sets out CLA's response to the consultation PPS25 Development and Flood Risk
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [10 November 2009]

Policy Statement on Regional Strategies and Guidance on the Establishment of Leaders' BoardsPolicy Statement on Regional Strategies and Guidance on the Establishment of Leaders' Boards
This document sets out CLA's response to the consultation on Policy Statement on Regional Strategies and Guidance on the Establishment of Leaders' Boards
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [10 November 2009]

Publicity for Planning ApplicationsPublicity for Planning Applications
This document sets out CLA's response to the consultation on Publicity for Planning Applications
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [10 November 2009]

Improving Permitted Development Rights Improving Permitted Development Rights
After years of CLA lobbying on permitted development, a July 2009 Government consultation Improving permitted development proposed new permitted development rights to allow extensions to many kinds of non-residential building (and for new build, in some...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [27 October 2009]

Streamlining Information Requirements for Planning ApplicationsStreamlining Information Requirements for Planning Applications
The CLA has lobbied for years for the information required with planning applications to be proportionate. Local authorities clearly need enough information to be able to take decisions, but it should be much more difficult for them to ask for a...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [27 October 2009]

Detailed proposals and draft regulations for the introduction of the Community Infrastructure LevyDetailed proposals and draft regulations for the introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy
The CLA's response to the Community Infrastructure Levy consultation sets out our concerns over its content and our opposition to the CIL because it will have a disproportionately harder impact on all forms of rural development and further strain the...
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [23 October 2009]

A New Planning Policy on Development and Coastal ChangeA New Planning Policy on Development and Coastal Change
This document sets out the CLA's response to the consultation on development and coastal change.
[Policy Work/Consultation response archive] - [14 October 2009]

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