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The Brentwood Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination on 14 February 2020. Planning inspectors Yvonne Wright BSc(Hons) Dip TP DMS MSc MRTPI and Mike Worden BA (Hons) Dip TP MRTPI have been appointed to conduct the …

Business rates are not payable in the first three months of a property becoming empty, which is extended to six months for some industrial properties. After this period, to discourage properties standing empty for long periods of time, full rates are then …

Failure to comply with a notice As soon as the compliance period for an Enforcement Notice or a Breach of Conditions Notice (BCN) has passed, we will carry out further investigations to confirm whether the breach is continuing. When we believe an …

What it Fairtrade? Fairtrade does what it says on the label - it guarantees a better deal to producers in the developing world. This means a stable price which covers their production costs, along with a premium that their organisation will be able to …

General information The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 requires all scrap metal dealers to hold a licence with their local authority. Additional guidance on the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 is also available. Scrap metal includes: any old, waste or …

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Sex establishments are licensed under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 . A sex establishment can either be a sex shop, a sex cinema or a sexual entertainment venue. To run a sex establishment, you will need to be licensed by us. …

Fireworks are a traditional part of enjoying celebrations such as Bonfire Night or New Year, but they are the cause of around a thousand serious accidents every year. You should remember that they are dangerous explosives. The highest number of firework …

Anyone who displays an advertisement, without the necessary consent, is acting illegally. Advertisement regulations  are complicated and seek to control, amongst other things, their height, size and illumination. In planning law, there are three types of …

Campylobacter Food Poisoning Campylobacter is the most common cause of food poisoning in the UK. Around 4 of 5 cases of Campylobacter food poisoning come from contaminated poultry. The Food Standards Agency is trying to reduce the number of cases of …