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WorksheetsTown and Country Planning P3L3U10,2.2.11.17MICROREG
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What legislation permits Local Planning Authorities to allow certain 'permitted development' rights?
The Clean Air Act
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Building Regulations
The Town and Country Planning (General Development) Order 1995
When installing a biomass boiler or micro-CHP system in a house, planning permission is normally granted if the work is all internal. What would classify the installation as 'permitted development' if a flue is required outside of the property?
The flue is on the side elevation
The flue is on the front elevation
The flue is on the rear elevation
The flue projects more than 1m above the high part of the roof
Under the Clean Air Act, what is deemed to be an offence in a smoke control area?
Emitting smoke from any boiler, furnace or chimney
Emitting smoke from any appliance that is in the exempt category
Emitting smoke from any appliance using an unauthorised fuel
Emitting smoke from any appliance using an authorised fuel
In which areas is a flue installation unlikely to be permitted, especially if it can be seen from the highway?
Smoke control areas
Designated areas
Historical buildings or listed buildings
Conservation areas or World Heritage sites
Who authorises appliances that are classified as exempt under the Clean Air Act and provides information on suitable exempt appliances and authorised fuels?
The Town and Country Planning (General Development) Order 1995
The Local Authorities
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Clean Air Act
What is the main purpose of the Clean Air Act?
To regulate air emissions from stationary and mobile sources
To regulate water pollution
To regulate waste management
To regulate noise pollution
What is the role of Local Planning Authorities in relation to 'permitted development' rights?
They issue the rights
They enforce the rights
They can allow certain rights
They can revoke the rights
What is considered an offence under the Clean Air Act in a smoke control area?
Using an authorised fuel
Using an unauthorised fuel
Emitting smoke from an exempt appliance
Using an exempt appliance
