The Guidance system for the planning regime in the
UK
is gradually being revised. A full list of guidance is given in Appendix 7.
Guidance on environmental impact statements
Preparation of environmental statements for planning projects that require environmental assessment: a good practice guide. 1995. ISBN 0 11 753207 X.
Guidance on determining schedule 2 projects under the 1999 environmental impact assessment regulations
Circular DETR 2/99, Environmental Impact Assessment.
Guidance on planning and hazardous substances
Circular 04/2000 Planning Controls for Hazardous Substances
And the following booklets: Planning permission: a guide for business;.Hazardous substances consent: a guide for industry.
These publications and all planning guidance is available from the Department for Communities and Local Government website at: www.communities.gov.uk
A series of publications entitled Planning Guidance (Wales), Technical Advice Notes (Wales) (TAN(W)s) are available from the Stationery Office in Cardiff (0209 20395548).