A system eventually intended to largely replace Section 106 agreements by which local authorities can raise funds from owners or developers of land undertaking new building projects in their area to support the provision of infrastructure needed to serve the development. 

A strategy prepared by a local authority to improve local quality of life and aspirations, under the Local Government Act 2000.

An order issued by the government or a local authority to acquire land or buildings in the wider public interest, e.g. for the construction of a major road or to regenerate an area.

Requirements attached to a planning permission that limit or direct the manner in which development is carried out. Should these be breached then the Local Planning Authority can take enforcement action.

Areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character, appearance or setting of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance, permitted development rights may be restricted in these areas.

A local plan document. It sets out the long term vision for a local planning authority area, the strategic objectives, and the strategic planning policies needed to deliver that vision. It should help deliver the spatial elements of the Community Strategy (the objectives that affect how your area will look and how it is used).

Responsible for the preparation of waste and minerals development plans and dealing with waste and minerals applications, and dealing with applications for their own development  – for example, schools and libraries. Where one exists the County Council is also the Highways Authority.