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Commons Briefing paper by Louise Smith. It was first published on Monday, 17 June 2013. It was last updated on Wednesday, 19 June 2013.


Comparison of the planning systems in the four UK countries

This paper describes and compares the current land use planning systems operating in the four UK countries. In particular given the changes introduced by the UK Government that affect the system in England, it compares the extent to which similar changes have so far been made in the other parts of the UK. It also describes future changes for each country that are in the pipeline.

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Secondary information

Type
Research briefing
Reference
RP13-39 
Subjects
Appeals Advisory services Planning permission Planning Regional planning and development Local development frameworks Community infrastructure levy
Published by
Science and Environment Section
House of Commons Library
Link
View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk