Planning Policy Statement 22: Renewable Energy
commonly abbreviated as PPS 22, is a document produced by the
British Government
His Majesty's Government, abbreviated to HM Government or otherwise UK Government, is the central government, central executive authority of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. which sets out the Government's policies for renewable energy, which planning authorities should have regard to when preparing local development documents and when taking planning decisions. The current version was introduced in August 2004 and replaced Revised
PPG 22.
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Planning Policy Statements
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Planning Policy Statements (PPS) were UK government statements of national policy and principles towards certain aspects of the town planning framework. In recent years they only applied to England. Howeve ...
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Town and country planning in the United Kingdom
Town and country planning in the United Kingdom is the part of UK land law which concerns land use planning. Its goal is to ensure sustainable economic development and a better environment. Each country of the United Kingdom has its own planni ...
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Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (c. 5) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It was promoted by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. It substantially reforms the town planning and compulsory purchase framework i ...
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The Merton Rule
In the United Kingdom, The Merton Rule requires new commercial buildings over 1,000 square metres to generate at least 10% of their energy needs using on site renewable energy equipment. It was first introduced by Merton London Borough Council. ...
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United Kingdom planning policy
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