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The revised National Planning Policy Framework sets out government's planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied.
Collects documents relating to the revision of the National Planning Policy Framework published 24 July 2018 and updated 19 February 2019.
The National Planning Policy Framework and relevant planning practice guidance.
Consultations on reforms to the planning system.
Consultation on the draft revised text of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was first published on 27 March 2012 and updated on 24 July 2018, 19 February 2019, 20 July 2021, 5 September 2023 and 19 December 2023. This sets out the government’s planning policies for...
A consultation on draft revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework and a new draft National Model Design Code.
Guidance on plan-making.
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Sets out key principles in understanding viability in plan making and decision taking.
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