Policy paper

2010 to 2015 government policy: planning reform

Giving local people and councils more say about development through neighbourhood planning, Local Plans and the community infrastructure levy.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, The Rt Hon Lord Pickles, and Mark Prisk
• Published: 7 November 2012
• Last updated: 8 May 2015 — See all updates

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Applies to England

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland
• Publication for Wales

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2010 to 2015 government policy: planning reform

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This policy paper shows the policy of the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government.

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Published 7 November 2012
Last updated 8 May 2015 + show all updates

1. 8 May 2015

   Policy document from the 2010 to 2015 government preserved in a different format for reference

2. 23 May 2014

   Updated with planning practice guidance.

3. 29 April 2014

   Updated to reflect latest position

4. 27 August 2013

   Added the neighbourhood planning team's details

5. 26 June 2013

   Updated list of actions on the main policy page to include point on community infrastructure levy funds. Action point added to the community infrastructure detail.

6. 14 March 2013

   Details of new funding added to the neighbourhood planning information.

7. 30 November 2012

   Updated to include 'The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2012'.

8. 7 November 2012

   First published.