A term often relating to Conservation Areas or Listed Buildings, but also to the appearance of any place in terms of its landscape or the layout of streets and open spaces, giving it a distinct identity.
Charge
Charge: Form of security for payment of a debt.
Chattels
Chattels: Moveable items of property which are neither land nor permanently attached to land or a building. (Land or buildings are described as “real property”.) Chattels are also known as personal property (or personalty). A freehold property is not a chattel, but a leasehold is.
Cheque
Cheque: Form of bill of exchange where the order to pay is given to a bank holding the payor”s funds.
Child
Child: Person under 18.
Chronic Exposure
Multiple exposures to a hazardous substance over a long period of time.
CIEH
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
Circuit Court
Circuit Court: Court above the District Court and below the High Court, with power to award damages up to £30,000.
Circuit Judge
Circuit Judge: Judge of the Circuit Court, addressed as “My Lord” whether male or female.
Circular
This is a government publication used to explain policy and regulation more fully, setting out written policy that would be a material consideration in the determination of any relevant planning application. Many circulars are quasi-legislative and include a direction or requirement to take specific action or provide guidance on implementation of aspects of national planning policy.
