Housing, whether for rent, shared ownership or outright purchase, provided at a cost considered affordable in relation to incomes that are average or below average, or in relation to the price of general market housing.

A dwelling which is subject to a planning condition or legal agreement restricting occupation to someone employed, or was last employed, in agriculture, forestry or other appropriate rural employment.

An ancillary use is something that is incidental to the main use of a building/development. Essentially it is something that is of a minor, casual or subordinate nature. For example, many sandwich shops allow some customers to eat on the premises but this can considered ancillary to the main function as a shop if the majority of sales are to be consumed away from the premises. This is a matter of fact and degree and should the consumption of food on the premises eclipse the sales of food to be eaten off site then a change of use would occur. 

The process whereby a planning applicant can challenge an adverse decision, including a refusal of planning permission or the imposition of an enforcement notice. Appeals can also be made against the failure of the planning authority to issue a decision within a given time, against conditions attached to a planning permission, against the issue of an enforcement notice and against refusals of listed building and conservation area consent. In England and Wales, appeals are processed by the Planning Inspectorate.

A type of Development Plan Document focused upon a specific location or an area subject to conservation or significant change (for example major regeneration).

‘An area with statutory national landscape designation, the primary purpose of which is to conserve and enhance natural beauty. Together with National Parks, AONB represent the nation”s finest landscapes. AONBs are designated by Natural England.’

A report prepared annually by local planning authorities assessing progress with and the effectiveness of the policies and proposals in their Local Plan.

Building on land to the rear of existing properties, usually in large residential gardens. This is sometimes seen as inappropriate because of access problems, overlooking/shadowing and preventing future comprehensive planning of the area.

A notice served by a local planning authority where a planning condition linked to a planning permission has been breached.

See previously developed land below.