Neighbourhood Planning is widely agreed to be a Good Thing, promoted as giving communities more power of choice over what goes where. This book is aimed at both professionals and laypeople working their way through the web of relevant laws and policies. It provides a clear summary of the legislation and practical guidance on how it should be applied including references to all relevant cases. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr Sue Chadwick is a senior associate with Birketts LLP, has more than 20 years experience and a PhD in planning law. As well as working for a range of County and District authorities, two London Boroughs, and a number of years at Herbert Smith Freehills she has taught planning law and policy at Cambridge University. She also has direct practical experience of the process from her membership of the Isle of Dogs Planning Forum.