A selection of images representing communities.
The ten most recent research and statistics publications on the planning, building and the environment site.
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This report examines Competent Person Schemes and compliance with Part P of the Building Regulations. The monitoring report covering the period 1 April 2005 to 30 September 2006.
This study seeks to provide detailed analysis of the practice of cross boundary working in local development framework (LDF) production, including evidence of good practice.
This study seeks to provide detailed analysis of the practice of cross boundary working in local development framework (LDF) production, including evidence of good practice.
This study seeks to identify the extent to which the objectives associated with stakeholder involvement have been achieved through the implementation of Local Development Frameworks (LDFs).
This document applies the levels of intervention approach to economic policy areas, with a particular focus on planning, to support understanding of the appropriate role of different government levels.
Research report summarises the findings of the consultation process into the adequacy of refuges and evacuation procedures in buildings.
Results of a project investigating the scope for extending the range of performance tests carried out on buildings to check for compliance with Building Regulations.
This report was commissioned by the Department from Europe Economics to provide economic support for an impact assessment concerning a review of Building Control procedures.
This survey report commissioned by the Department from BCA and RICS provides information on the breakdown of building control activities carried out by members of LABC and ACAI in one year.
Companion document to Eurocode EN 1995-1-1 Design of Timber Structures - General - Common Rules for Buildings. It explains each section of the Eurocode in more user-friendly language.
Read our white paper detailing proposals for reform of the planning system.