Planning Links

For online assistance and further information the following sites contain useful information:

General News and Help

For general news, help and to apply online visit The Planning Portal (www.planningportal.gov.uk).

Policy and Guidance

For information about planning policy, guidance, research and statistics please see the Communities and Local Government website (www.communities.gov.uk).

Industry News

For general industry news or if you are thinking about becoming a Town Planner, please see the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) website (www.rtpi.org.uk).

Appeals

To learn more about the appeals process please see the Planning Inspectorate website (www.planning-inspectorate.gov.uk).

Architecture

For general information about architecture or to find a local architect see the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) website (www.riba.org).

Independent Advice

Please see South West Planning Aid.

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