Planning Portal

 

A one-stop-shop for planning information and services online. The website provides information on submitting planning applications and appeals.

 

Department for Communities and Local Government

 

A Government agency website providing information on the planning system, national planning policy, sustainability, ‘localism’, etc..

 

Planning Inspectorate

 

An executive agency of the Department for Communities and Local Government which deals with the processing of a range of planning and enforcement appeals and holding inquiries into local development plans. Guidance on appeals is contained on the Planning Portal web site, above.

 

Royal Town Planning Institute   

 

A web site containing some useful information about the planning system.  The RTPI is the UKs professional body for town planning.   It exists to advance the science and art of town planning for the benefit of the public.  

 

Planning Advisory Service (PAS)

A Government funded service providing support, learning events and online resources to help local authorities understand and respond to planning reform. It does not advise the general public about planning matters.

 

Locality

This is an organisation which promotes Neighbourhood Planning and provides advice and guidance.