Open consultation

Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 21 January 2026

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on the usability of consolidated Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance.

This consultation closes at
11:45pm on 10 March 2026

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on the usability of the draft consolidated Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance.

A draft version of the guidance has been published alongside this consultation. Both documents should be read together.

We are also consulting on changes to the National Planning Policy Framework.

Documents

Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance

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Draft for consultation: Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance

PDF, 32 MB, 161 pages

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Ways to respond

Respond online

or

Email to:

designquality@communities.gov.uk

Write to:

Design and Placemaking Team,
Chief Planner Directorate,
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government,
Third Floor,
Fry Building,
2 Marsham Street,
London,
SW1P 4DF

Published 21 January 2026