Purpose

The Government is seeking views on reforms to the planning system, specifically the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

The Council’s draft response is set out in Appendix A.

Decision

RESOLVED that the response (attached at Appendix A ) is sent to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Reasons for the decision

The new Government is seeking views on its approach to revising the National Planning Policy Framework to achieve sustainable growth in the planning system.

It is seeking views on a wide range of policy proposals in relation to increasing planning fees, local plan intervention criteria and appropriate thresholds for certain Nationally Significant Infrastructure projects. The Government expects to conclude and adopt a final version as policy by December 2024.

Alternative options considered

None.