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NPPG Key Documents
Planning Practice Guidance - Updated guidance on recovery of appeals.
The Department for Communities and Local Government has updated the Planning Practice Guidance website with regard to the recovery of appeals.
NPPG Resources
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Planning Practice Guidance web site (DCLG)
- Policy & Legislation Tracker
The latest planning policy and legislation news & updates including current government consultations and legislation in progress delivered by email.
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- Northern Arc Strategic Development Manager Mid Sussex District Council Haywards Heath, West Sussex
- Planning Director, London JSM Associates London
- Planning Director JSM Associates London
NPPG News & Analysis
Briefing: How the NPPF revisions change the system
Planning's essential briefing on the key changes in the final revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
How the NPPF revisions would change the system, Part 5: the presumption in favour of sustainable development
In the latest of a series of briefings on the final revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), we look at the updated presumption in favour of sustainable development and examine responses from the sector.
Government pledges 'strengthened' planning guidance to boost social housing
The government is to 'strengthen' planning guidance to encourage new affordable homes 'to be designed to the same high quality as other tenures and well integrated within developments', according to its social housing green paper, published today.
How the NPPF revisions would change the system, Part 3: design quality
In the latest of a series of briefings on the final revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), we look at its policies on design standards and examine responses from key sector organisations.
NPPG Policy & Legislation Updates
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National Planning Policy Framework - Revised 2018
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Planning Guidance on Fracking inquiry
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Draft Planning Practice Guidance on Viability
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NPPG updated - When is permission required?
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Improving the use of planning conditions: Consultation on draft regulations
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Planning and crime prevention - Chief Planning Officer letter
NPPG In Depth & Comment
Legal Viewpoint: Framework opens the door for entry-level exceptions
The recently revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) introduces the new concept of 'entry-level exception sites' into planning.
How dispute between minister and mayor could affect London strategy
The housing secretary's forceful criticism of the emerging London Plan may delay the draft strategy's progress, observers fear.
Why sector remains worried by new NPPF's reduced focus on employment
While new policy support for the logistics sector has been welcomed, economic development observers are concerned that employment objectives have been diluted in last month's revised National Planning Policy Framework.
How NPPF viability changes put councils in a stronger position
Changes to national planning policy on viability assessments are likely to turn up the heat on applicants and strengthen the hand of local authorities, say observers.
Policy Briefings
Policy Briefing: What will be the impact of Court of Appeal ruling on 'isolated homes'?
A judge has clarified when a proposed home should be seen as too remote, writes Lachlan Robertson.
Policy Summary: Draft Planning Practice Guidance on Viability
The government has published guidance providing further details on viability assessments following last year's proposals to speed up the process by dropping the need for an assessment under certain circumstances.
Policy Briefing: What planners need to know about the 'agent of change' principle
A principle aiming to protect night-time venues is set to receive greater emphasis in planning, says Michael Dempsey.
