Planning

Planning reforms: delivering homes, supporting farmers, and protecting nature 

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Yesterday the government launched a major consultation on planning reform – building on our amends last year this will be the most fundamental rewrite of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) since its introduction over a decade ago.  These reforms will create a clearer, more rules-based planning system, where developments that meet requirements can move forward with greater certainty. …

Share your views on biodiversity net gain, plus more funding for local planning authorities

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Planted sapling in front of housing development.

There are two live public consultations on biodiversity net gain: one on nationally significant infrastructure projects, and one on how we can help smaller developers to deliver the policy. Find out how to share your views.