Planning handbook and Glossary

Planning Handbook

The Handbook describes the purpose of the planning system and the role of the main players in it, together with the main elements in the system; - planning policy documents, planning applications and appeals, and the enforcement of planning control.  Special forms of planning control, and other forms of control related to the planning system, are also outlined.

However, it is important to emphasise that this Handbook is no more than a basic introduction. It is neither a planning encyclopedia, nor a prescriptive guide on what to do with any particular planning application, appeal or enforcement case.

The following PDF document shows the Planning Handbook
 Planning Handbook 2007 (755.95kb, plan_handbook_2007.pdf)

Planning Glossary

This glossary provides a short guide to over 200 terms and expressions commonly used in town and country planning.

It is intended to help both councillors, and the wider public, understand the ever more complex planning system in England.  The glossary has been prepared with the assistance of the Lewes District Planning Service User Group, a cross section of our customers.

The following PDF document shows the Planning Glossary
 Planning Glossary 2007 (358.21kb, plan_glossary.pdf)