LRA have been involved in the production of guidance notes which help non-soil specialists such as Local Authorities and Planners in their decision making process when working with soils.

It is important to have a detailed knowledge of soil characteristics and their distribution within a site so that informed decisions can be made about land use to ensure their protection from damage.

First published in 2012, the National Planning Policy Framework sets out the government's planning policies for development in England. Find out more about what it states and the 2018 revision.