Guidance: Planning Applications Process: Section 62A Authorities in Special Measures
Summary
The Planning Inspectorate has updated procedural guidance for Section 62A planning applications involving authorities in special measures. The changes reflect additional designated local planning authorities, revised application and questionnaire documents, and clarifications to submission, recovery, and Community Infrastructure Levy/planning obligations processes.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in planning, development advice, or due diligence should be aware of the updated procedure and the authorities currently affected. The guidance may influence how applications are prepared, submitted, and tracked where local planning authority designation is relevant.
Key points
- Guidance updated for Section 62A authorities in special measures.
- Additional local planning authorities have been added to the designation list.
- Application forms, questionnaires, and appendix documents have been revised.
- Clarifications were made to submission, recovery, and CIL/planning obligations guidance.
- References and links were updated to current GOV.UK guidance.
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