The government will provide free advice to communities creating a neighbourhood plan, the decentralisation minister has announced. Neighbourhood plans, which are being introduced through the Localism Bill, will give local people a chance to set design standards and location of new housing. Greg Clark announced that four planning organisations will share a £3.2 million fund to provide assistance to local groups developing the plans. Advice could take the form of practical workshops with local authorities and community groups, on-line resources, networking tools and telephone advice lines. Read more on Inside Housing.
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