Planning, building and the environment

Planning Policy Guidance 20: Coastal planning

Published 1 October 1992
Type(s) Legislation and policy
Site Planning, building and the environment
ISBN 0 11 752711 4
Price £4.70 (free to download below)

Summary

Planning Policy Guidance 20 (PPG20) covers the character of the coast, designated areas, heritage coasts and the international dimension.

It discusses types of coasts, policies for their conservation and development and policies covering risks of flooding, erosion and land instability, as well as coastal protection and defence.

It outlines policies for developments which may specifically require a coastal location, including tourism, recreation, mineral extraction, energy generation and waste water and sewage treatment plants.

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