Major infrastructure planning: guidance

This is the overarching consultation document for the light-touch review of the suite of 6 guidance documents which underpin the Planning Act 2008.

It outlines the context and aims of the consultation as well as the main changes proposed in each of the documents. It also lists the consultation questions for each document.

The 6 consultation documents being consulted on are:

• the pre-application process
• examinations
• fees
• associated development
• application forms
• compulsory acquisitions