Overview

The Localism Bill received Royal Assent on 15 November 2011 and although is already partly in force, is not likely to be completely enacted until April 2012. This, the first in a series of briefings on the Act looks at changes in relation to planning, including a summary of the final legislation's key provisions:

• Abolition of regional strategies


• Duty to cooperate


• Neighbourhood Plans and Development Orders


• Community consultation


• Reforming the Community Infrastructure Levy


• Nationally significant infrastructure projects

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