This glossary contains definitions of planning terms.

Our first approach is to use simple language throughout our services. On occasions when we need to use a planning term, we explain it clearly and accurately.

These definitions aim to save you time and help make sure our content is consistent across our services.

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• Aerodrome

• Agricultural use

• Agricultural Use

• Agricultural holding

• Ancillary

• **Article 4 direction ***

• **Brownfield land ***

• Cash and carry (retail warehouse club)

• Conservation area

• Curtilage

• Designated land

• Ecclesiastical buildings

• **Green belt ***