Factory Outlet Centre

Groups of shops often specialising in selling seconds and end-of-line goods at discounted prices.

Fascia

Part of the face or elevation of a building, where the shop or occupier's name is usually displayed.

First Secretary Of State

The lead Minister for all policies relating to Town & Country Planning, having powers of intervention on Development Plans and Planning Casework under certain circumstances.

Flight path

The route taken by aircraft between destinations.

Flood plain

Generally low-lying areas adjacent to a watercourse, tidal lengths of a river or the sea, where water flows in times of flood or would flow but for the presence of flood defences.

Flood Risk Assessment

An assessment of the likelihood of flooding in a particular area so that development needs and mitigation measures can be carefully considered.

Fly tipping

The illegal disposal of waste on land.

Footfall / Pedestrian Flow

The numbers and movements of people to provide an indicator of the commercial health of a shopping centre, whilst also informing potential businesses of the likely level of passing trade.

Fossil Fuels (a non-renewable fuel)

Carbon-rich fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) formed from the remains of ancient animals and plants. Their combustion is considered to contribute to the 'greenhouse effect'.

Front-loading

Community involvement in the production of Local Development Documents to gain public input and seek consensus from the earliest opportunity.

Full Application

See 'Detailed application'.