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Planning Policy Statements (PPSs) and the older guidance notes (called PPGs) are prepared by government and apply to England and Wales. The documents explain what statutory provisions should be met and provide guidance (to local authorities) on policy and the operation of the overall planning system.

Local authorities must take them into account when preparing thier Local Development Framework. The guidance may also be relevant to decisions on individual planning applications and appeals.

New Planning Policy Statements continue to emerge, particualry in the post-election period.

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PPS1 and the two supplement papers (below) set out the Government's plans on delivering sustainable development through the planning system. Planning and Climate Change - supplement to PPS(PDF 424kb) Ecotowns supplement (PDF 294kb)	PPS1 (PDF 486kb)
PPG2 outlines the history and ectent of Green Belts and explains their purposes.	PPG2 (PDF 166kb)
PPS3 sets out how the planning system supports the growth in housing completions needed in England.	PPS3 (PDF 333kb)
PPS4 sets out the the comprehensive policy framework for planning for sustainable economic growth.	PPS4 (PDF 875kb)
PPS5 sets out the Government's policies on the conservation of the historic environment.	PPS5 (PDF 330kb)
PPS7 sets out the Government's planning policies for rural areas.	PPS7 (PDF 290kb)
PPG8 relates to telecommunications development - radio masts, towers and antennas of all kinds. Also covered are public phone boxes, cabinets, poles & overhead wires.	PPG8 (PDF 322kb)
PPS9 sets out planning policies on protection of biodiversity and geological conservation through the planning system.	PPS9 (PDF 249kb)
PPS10 sets out the Government's policy to be taken into account by waste planning authorities and forms part of the national waste management plan for the UK.	PPS10 (PDF 3.7MB)
PPS11 sets out the procedural policy on Regional Spatial Strategies (RSS). POLICY CANCELLED	CANCELLED
PPS12 sets out the Government's policy on the preparation of local development documents which will comprise local development framework.	PPS12 (PDF 1.1MB)
PPG13 establishes objectives to integrate planning and transport at the national, regional, strategic and local level and to promote more sustainable transport choices for people and for moving freight.	PPG13 (PDF 356kb)
PPG14 sets out the broad planning and technical issues to be addressed in respect of development on unstable land. UNDER REVIEW BY COALITION GOVT	PPG14 (PDF 83kb)
PPG17 sets out the policies needed to be taken into account by regional planning bodies in the preparation of Regional Planning Guidance and by local planning authorities in the preparation of development plans.	PPG17 (PDF 59kb)
PPG18 introduces new enforcement powers given to local planning authorities (LPAs) by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991.	PPG18 (PDF 59KB)
PPG19 explains that the main ourpose of the advertisement control system is to help ensure outdoor advertising contributes positively to an attractive environment.	PPG19 (PDF 33kb)
PPG20 covers the specially designated areas, costal areas. Being a landlocked borough, this is of limited relevence to Redbridge.	PPG20 (PDF 90kb)
PPS22 sets out the Government's policies for renewable energy, which planning authorities should have regard to when preparing local development documents and when taking planning decisions.	PPS22 (PDF 886kb)
PPS23 is intended to complement the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 and the PPC Regulations 2000. UNDER REVIEW BY COALITION GOVT	PPS23 (PDF 268kb)
PPG24 guides local authorities in England on the use of their planning powers to minimise the adverse impact of noise. UNDER REVIEW BY COALITION GOVT	PPG24 (PDF 360kb)
PPS25 sets out Government policy in development and flood risk.	PPS25 (PDF 594kb)