
The Essential Guide to Planning Law (Second Edition)
Decision-making and Practice in the UK
Policy Press
2nd Edition
Published on 28. April 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
310 pages
978-1-4473-7397-1 (ISBN)
Description
This accessible introduction to planning law covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in equal depth. Linking legal principles to real-world planning practice, it shows how planning law shapes our built environment.
Fully updated to reflect the latest legislative changes, this second edition explores key topics such as governance, environmental assessment and major infrastructure projects. It features:
- recommended reading lists;
- illustrative photographs;
- case study text boxes.
Designed for students of planning, law and property-related fields, this textbook provides the essential knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework you'll need in practice. Whether you're studying planning law for the first time or looking for a concise reference, this is your go-to guide.
Fully updated to reflect the latest legislative changes, this second edition explores key topics such as governance, environmental assessment and major infrastructure projects. It features:
- recommended reading lists;
- illustrative photographs;
- case study text boxes.
Designed for students of planning, law and property-related fields, this textbook provides the essential knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework you'll need in practice. Whether you're studying planning law for the first time or looking for a concise reference, this is your go-to guide.
More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bristol University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
19 s/w Abbildungen, 6 s/w Tabellen
6 Tables, black and white; 19 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
538 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4473-7397-1 (9781447373971)
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Adam Sheppard | Deborah Peel | Heather Ritchie
The Essential Guide to Planning Law
Decision-Making and Practice in the UK
E-Book
02/2017
1st Edition
Policy Press
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Adam Sheppard | Deborah Peel | Heather Ritchie
The Essential Guide to Planning Law
Decision-Making and Practice in the UK
E-Book
02/2017
1st Edition
Policy Press
€50.99
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The Essential Guide to Planning Law
Decision-Making and Practice in the UK
Book
02/2017
1st Edition
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Persons
Adam Sheppard is a development management specialist with 20 years' experience in local government and academia.
Heather Ritchie is Senior Lecturer in the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen's University Belfast.
Kirsty Macari is Lecturer in Urban Planning at the University of Dundee.
Charlotte Morphet is Senior Lecturer at the University of the Built Environment.
Heather Ritchie is Senior Lecturer in the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen's University Belfast.
Kirsty Macari is Lecturer in Urban Planning at the University of Dundee.
Charlotte Morphet is Senior Lecturer at the University of the Built Environment.
Author
University of Gloucestershire
Queen's University Belfast
University of Dundee
University of the Built Environment
Other adaptation by
University College London
University of the West of England.
University of the West of England
Gloucestershire County Council
Content
Foreword by Janet Askew
1. Introduction: Planning Law in Context
2. The Development of Planning Law
3. Government and Governance
4. Plans and Policy
5. Core Elements of Planning Law
6. Mainstream Development Management
7. Planning Conditions, Agreements and Obligations
8. Assessing and Mitigating Project Impacts
9. Major Infrastructure Planning
10. Heritage, Conservation, and Nature
11. Minerals and Waste Planning
12. Marine Spatial Planning
13. Enforcement
14. Planning Appeals, Judicial Review and the Ombudsman
15. Conclusion and Reflections
1. Introduction: Planning Law in Context
2. The Development of Planning Law
3. Government and Governance
4. Plans and Policy
5. Core Elements of Planning Law
6. Mainstream Development Management
7. Planning Conditions, Agreements and Obligations
8. Assessing and Mitigating Project Impacts
9. Major Infrastructure Planning
10. Heritage, Conservation, and Nature
11. Minerals and Waste Planning
12. Marine Spatial Planning
13. Enforcement
14. Planning Appeals, Judicial Review and the Ombudsman
15. Conclusion and Reflections