Review of information requirements for planning applications – this research project assessed the new validation arrangements and how they were being implemented; whether there are areas that need refinement to improve the system and formulating recommendations. This work covered a desktop analysis of all Planning Authorities’ current validation guidance, how the guidance was being implemented, case studies with a range of authorities and discussions with developers to understand their perspective of the new processes. Partner:  Arup.  Client: Communities and Local Government.  June 2008