Explainer

Understanding the planning system: Explainer articles

Easy to understand explanations of planning applications, local plans, Section 106 and more

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) explained

CIL is payment required certain types of development to fund for infrastructure, like schools and parks.

Section 106 (planning obligations) explained

Section 106 is used to secure affordable housing, highways mitigation measure and other developer contributions to address the impacts.

Local Plans (the development plan) explained

This provides an easy to understand and brief overview of how local plans are developed.

Planning applications explained

The course covers planning applications, local plans, developer contributions (section 106 and CIL) and more.

How planning works: Planning in England explained

This provides an easy to understand overview and explanation of how the planning system in England works.