Purpose

To gain portfolio holder endorsement of
Gedling Borough Council’s proposed response contained in
Appendix 1 to the Government consultation on proposed changes to
the National Planning Policy Framework. The consultation response
is required to be submitted by 10th March 2026

Decision

That the Portfolio Holder approves the
proposed response to the consultation on proposed changes to the
National Planning Policy Framework – as set out under the
relevant questions reproduced in Appendix 1.

Reasons for the decision

To inform the Government of the
Council’s perspective on proposed changes to the NPPF.

Alternative options considered

The alternative options are for Gedling
Borough Council not to respond to the consultation or to amend the
drafted response. There is no requirement for the Council to
respond to this public consultation but doing so will inform the
Government’s planning reform proposals from the
Council’s perspective. The draft response provided has been
informed by the relevant Council officers and can be amended if the
Portfolio Holder considers it necessary to do so.