Foskett Marr Gadsby & Head LLP set out the following glossary as a useful guide of some commonly used planning terms. References to “LPA” mean “local planning authority”:
| Planning Term | Definition |
| Affordable Housing | Housing provided at a cost considered affordable for people with average/below average incomes taking into account housing market prices |
| Brownfield Site | Previously developed land |
| Compulsory Purchase Order | The authority for a public institution to acquire land from a third party compulsorily |
| Conservation Area | An area of special architectural or historical interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. LPAs may impose planning restrictions on buildings in conservations areas. |
| Detailed/Full Application | An application for full planning permission where no matters are reserved for approval at a later stage |
| Enforcement Notice | Most common method used by LPAs to remedy breaches of planning control |
| Green Belt | A designation for land which aims to keep the land permanently open or largely undeveloped |
| Lawful Development Certificate | A certificate issued by the LPA certifying that an existing or proposed use of land/buildings is lawful. |
| Listed Building | Ac building which is included in a list compiled by or approved by the Secretary of State due to having special architectural or historic interest. A listed building may require listed building consent, in addition to planning permission, for works. |
| Local Plan | A plan for the future development of the local area prepared by the LPA |
| Outline Planning Application | A general application to establish whether the development is acceptable subject to subsequent approval by the LPA of detailed matters |
| Permitted Development | Development which does not require planning permission as the permission is “deemed” granted. Prior approval may still be required from the LPA |
| Planning Condition | A condition attached to a planning permission |
| Planning Permission | A formal approval from the LPA allowing a proposed development to proceed. Planning permissions are often granted with conditions |
| Section 106 Agreement | An agreement between an LPA and a landowner. The agreement will normally contain planning obligations which need to be complied with by the landowner. |
| Tree Preservation Order (TPO) | An order made by an LPA in respect of a tree/trees with amenity value. Trees subject to a TPO cannot be lopped, topped or felled with consent From the LPA |
| Use Class Order | The legislation that categorises the use of land and buildings into various classes. Planning permission is normally required to change from one use class to another. |
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