For more information about the planning system, and how to get advice and help.

See the Planning Help web site: www.planninghelp.org.uk

The Planning Advisory Service website includes allsorts of useful information regarding plan preparation and Sustainability Appraisal. It also hosts the Department of Communities and Local Government Plan Making Manual.  See www.pas.gov.uk

The Local Government Group and Planning Advisory Service have produced a guide forcouncillors on neighbourhood planning  See www.pas.gov.uk/pas/aio/1256514

Levett–Therivel and URS Scott Wilson have prepared useful guidance on how to go about Sustainability Appraisal of Neighbourhood Plans.  See www.levett-therivel.co.uk/DIYSA.pdf

The Planning Portal has lots of information on the planning system and is easy to use.  See www.planningportal.gov.uk