planningguidance.communities.gov.uk

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local enterprise partnership


A body, designated by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, established for the purpose of creating or improving the conditions for economic growth in an area.
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affordable housing


Social rented, affordable rented and intermediate housing, provided to eligible households whose needs are not met by the market. Eligibility is determined with regard to local incomes and local house prices. Affordable housing should include provisions to remain at an affordable price for future eligible households or for the subsidy to be recycle [..]
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social rented housing is owned by local authorities and private registered providers


A tree which, because of its great age, size or condition is of exceptional value for wildlife, in the landscape, or culturally.
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air quality management areas


Areas designated by local authorities because they are not likely to achieve national air quality objectives by the relevant deadlines.
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ancient woodland


An area that has been wooded continuously since at least 1600 AD.
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archaeological interest


There will be archaeological interest in a heritage asset if it holds, or potentially may hold, evidence of past human activity worthy of expert investigation at some point. Heritage assets with archaeological interest are the primary source of evidence about the substance and evolution of places, and of the people and cultures that made them.
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article 4 direction


A direction which withdraws automatic planning permission granted by the General Permitted Development Order.
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best and most versatile agricultural land


Land in grades 1, 2 and 3a of the Agricultural Land Classification.
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birds and habitats directives


European Directives to conserve natural habitats and wild fauna and flora.
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climate change adaptation


Adjustments to natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climatic factors or their effects, including from changes in rainfall and rising temperatures, which moderate harm or exploit beneficial opportunities.
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