Open consultation

National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 16 December 2025

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and other changes to the planning system.

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

Consultation description

This consultation seeks views on a revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

A draft NPPF has been published alongside this consultation and both documents should be read together.

We are also seeking views on:

• data centres and onsite energy generation
• standardised inputs in viability assessments
• reforming site thresholds

Documents

National Planning Policy Framework: proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system

PDF, 958 KB, 123 pages

National Planning Policy Framework: draft text for consultation

PDF, 1.14 MB, 127 pages

Ways to respond

Respond online

or

Email to:

PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk

Write to:

Planning Policy Consultation Team,
Planning Directorate – Planning Policy Division,
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government,
Floor 3, Fry Building,
2 Marsham Street,
London,
SW1P 4DF

Published 16 December 2025