Glossary of terms

Acronym	Term	Description
LAP	Land Acquisition Parcel	Boundary of individual land ownership within the scheme limits
-	Landscape Buffer	An area planted with trees and shrubs to create a natural visual barrier.
LoD	Limit of Deviation	The maximum extent of land needed to allow for the construction and operation of a proposed scheme.
LLAU	Limit of Land to be Acquired or Used	The extent of land which is proposed to be acquired permantently for specifc works or for the purposes associated the main works, is proposed to be acquired temporarily for the purpose of consturcting main works and rights over land which may be acquired permanently or temporarily.
-	Listed Buildings	Buildings of special architectural or historic interest, classified in grades (1, 2*, 2) to show their relative importance. The statutory list of such buildings is compiled by the Secretary of State on the advice of English Heritage. A listed building cannot be demolished, altered or extended without express consent from the Council.
-	Local Nature Reserve	Any area of land designated by a local authority, in consultation with English Nature, in order to protect its wildlife value for the benefit of the local community.
NNR	National Nature Reserve	An area of land of national and sometimes international importance for nature conservation, which is owned or leased by English Nature or by a body approved by English Nature.
-	National Park	Areas designated by the Countryside Commission, the statutory purpose of which is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage, and to promote opportunities for public understanding and enjoyment of their special qualities.
NPS	National Policy Statement	National Policy Statements are produced by government. They give reasons for the policy set out in the statement, and must include an explanation of how the policy takes account of government policy relating to the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change. They comprise the government’s objectives for the development of nationally significant infrastructure in a particular sector and state.
-	National Polygon Dataset	A subset of HM Land Registry's Index Map containing the freehold and leasehold registration indexing for England and Wales. Every title, whether freehold or leasehold, contains at least one index polygon. The data includes metadata about the polygon and the record status (indicates additions, changes and deletions). The National Polygon dataset along with the Title Descriptor dataset, and the Title Number and UPRN Look Up dataset, comprise the complete National Polygon Service. Index polygon extents are indicative of the title registration, the Title Plan and Title Register should be consulted for full details
NPS	National Polygon Service	The National Polygon Service contains 3 licensed, chargeable datasets: National Polygon dataset, Title Descriptor dataset and Title Number and UPRN Look Up dataset. These datasets are only available as part of the National Polygon Service and require a licensed subscription to use.
NSIP	Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project	Under The Planning Act 2008; large scale projects falling into five general categories (Energy; Transport; Water; Waste Water and Waste). Thresholds for Infrastructure developments considered to be nationally significant and requiring development consent are set out in the Planning Act 2008 Regime.