A statement that is asked for with a planning application or as part of a planning condition that will set out how some part of the development is to be carried out.

Before a planning application is lodged with the Local Planning Authority, discussions and communication occurs beforehand.

Subsidised housing which is aimed for those whose incomes generally deny them the opportunity to purchase a house on the open market.

Materials such as small stones or sand.

A moulded surround to an opening or recess, generally an internal feature.

Masonry of large blocks in regular courses worked to even faces and carefully squared edges. The stones themselves are called ashlars.

A wooden glazing bar between panes, generally in masonry.

Comes from the words biological diverse and is defined as being the whole rich variety of life that surrounds and sustains us including all kinds of animals, plants and micro-organisms.

Refers to energy technologies fuelled by anything derived from plant or animal matter including for example wood, straw or agricultural waste.

A site that has previously been built on or used but has now ceased. This term may include disused buildings which could be reused or vacant or derelict land which may be cleared.