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We are seeking views on reforming the role of statutory consultees in the planning system in England.
This consultation seeks views on reforming the role of statutory…
Consultation seeking views on a range of technical reforms to the compulsory purchase process and compensation rules.
Scope of the consultation Topic of this consultation This consultation…
Introduction 1. Compulsory purchase powers are an important tool that can…
Technical consultation on the introduction of a new statutory build out framework and the power to decline to determine applications.
Scope of the consultation Topic of this technical consultation: This…
This consultation is seeking views on our proposed approach to revising the NPPF. It also seeks views on a series of wider national planning policy reforms.
The revised National Planning Policy Framework sets out government's planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.
Government planning policy for traveller sites which should be read in conjunction with the National Planning Policy Framework.
The Planning Inspectorate is committed to publishing statistics in which the public finds trust, quality, and value.
Consultation on an accelerated planning service, planning performance measures, extensions of time, expedited appeals and section 73B applications.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities is seeking views on how we might develop new national planning policy to support our wider objectives.
Government response to the seventh report of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee on reforms to national planning policy.
The government's response to the National Infrastructure Commission report of their study on the infrastructure planning system and the role of National Policy Statements.
Consultation on proposals to increase planning fees and to improve capacity, capability and performance within local planning authorities.
The government response to the recommendations of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee following their inquiry on permitted development rights.
Seeking views on a proposed scheme that will refund landfill tax in order to encourage the redevelopment of brownfield sites and contaminated land.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to permitted development rights.
The government‘s response to the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Select Committee’s inquiry on the future of the planning system in England.
A technical consultation on proposed amendments to the General Permitted Development Order for electronic communications development, to support the deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage.
A consultation on proposed consequential changes to national permitted development rights following the changes to use classes from 1 September 2020.
Non-legislative framework to ensure continued co-operation between the government and devolved administrations in relation to land-use planning around hazardous substances.
A consultation on draft revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework and a new draft National Model Design Code.
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