The Essential Guide to Planning Law (2e)
Decision-Making and Practice in the UK
Adam Sheppard author Heather Ritchie author Kirsty Macari author Charlotte Morphet author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Publishing:28th Apr '26
£80.00
This title is due to be published on 28th April, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£27.99(9781447373971)

This accessible introduction to planning law covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in equal depth. Linking legal principles to real-world planning practice, it shows how planning law shapes our built environment.
Fully updated to reflect the latest legislative changes, this second edition explores key topics such as governance, environmental assessment and major infrastructure projects. It features:
- recommended reading lists;
- illustrative photographs;
- case study text boxes.
Designed for students of planning, law and property-related fields, this textbook provides the essential knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework you’ll need in practice. Whether you're studying planning law for the first time or looking for a concise reference, this is your go-to guide.
ISBN: 9781447373964
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
288 pages
Second Edition