The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out the Government's economic, environmental and social planning policies for England. 

The NPPF consultation is now underway - this consultation will seek views on the Government's proposed approach to revising the NPPF, in order to achieve sustainable growth in our planning system.  The consultation will close at 1145pm on Tuesday 24 September.

I shared my thoughts with BE News:

“Updating the NPPF was always going to be the lever the Labour government could quickly pull to implement changes to the planning system. The proposed changes to the NPPF show that the government recognises that the planning system has become a barrier to delivery and fundamental change is needed to unlock investment and create a more development friendly environment. The re-introduction of mandatory housing targets, an increased focus on Local Plan making and enforcement, and a commitment to the 13-week decision timetable are all helpful in ensuring the right development is delivered in the right places.  The Government now wants to put the onus on the industry to bring forward the schemes to cater to the obvious demand.”