What nobody tells you about local planning rules

The change has been coming for a while, but it only became obvious this year.

What actually changed

There is a deadline involved, and missing it costs more than the difference. Most of the confusion comes from two terms that sound alike and mean different things.

Where the confusion starts

Most of the confusion comes from two terms that sound alike and mean different things. The figures move about, but the direction has been the same for three years.

What it costs

The figures move about, but the direction has been the same for three years. Nobody is required to explain this to you, which is half the problem.

None of this is urgent, but it is worth an hour before the next renewal.